Bedelia (1946): Cast & Plot
Bedelia is a 1946 mystery drama directed by Lance Comfort, starring Margaret Lockwood as Bedelia Carrington, Ian Hunter and Barry K. Barnes. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Lance Comfort
- Original language
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English - Studio
- British National Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Bedelia About?
The premise of Bedelia without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Margaret Lockwood portrays Bedelia, a glamorous woman who has enjoyed many lovers, jewels and affection yet craves more. She appears settled in Monte Carlo with husband Charlie Carrington, but a cultured young artist, Ben Chaney, becomes intrigued by her past. Chaney, a detective, discovers Bedelia’s obsession with money once led her to poison a husband for an insurance payout.
Bedelia Themes & Keywords
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- character name as title
- forename as title
- one word title
- screenplay adapted by author
- husband
- truth
- ballroom dancing
- hotel imperial
- voice over narration by lead actor
- grandfather clock
- gift wrapped present
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- siamese cat
- caroling
- restored film
- monte carlo
- finger ring
- painting a cityscape
- sitting for a portrait
- year 1938
- wind up doll
- walking a dog
- sketching a portrait
- whiskey and soda
- tango performance
- portrait of a woman
- snow shower
- black pearl
- animal poisoned
- nurse
- death of pet cat
- food poisoning
- dancing at home
- doctor makes a house call
- opening a christmas present
- skidding on ice
- record player
- overflowing cup
- gruel
- flashback
- driving in winter weather
- man faints
- money
- artist
- british noir
- winter
- wealth
- suspicion
- suspect
- social class
Bedelia Cast & Characters
Margaret Lockwood leads the cast as Bedelia Carrington, with Ian Hunter as Charlie Carrington and Barry K. Barnes as Ben Chaney. Directed by Lance Comfort; 40 actors are credited in all.
- Director Lance Comfort
- Margaret Lockwood as Bedelia Carrington
- Ian Hunter as Charlie Carrington
- Barry K. Barnes as Ben Chaney
- Vi Stevens as Mrs. McAfee
Also Starring in Bedelia
· 36 more- Julien Mitchell Dr. McAfee
- Jill Esmond Nurse Harris
- Anne Crawford Ellen
- Ellen Pollock McKelvey's Housekeeper
- Claude Bailey Capt. McKelvey
- Beatrice Varley Mary
- John Salew Alec Johnstone
- Kynaston Reeves Mr. Bennett
- Aubrey Mallalieu Vicar
- Paul Bonifas Insurance Manager
- Charles Paton Railway Clerk
- David Keir Chemist
- Dermot Walsh Jim - Doctor's Chauffeur
- Olga Lindo Mrs. Bennett
- Marcel Poncin M. Perrin
- John Allen Clerk
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- Paul Hardtmuth Old Frenchman
- John Serret Jeweler's Customer
- John Tatum Man in Hotel Lobby (uncredited)
- Michael Martin Harvey Abbe
- Louise Hampton Hannah
- George Pelling Willie - Chauffeur
- Yvonne Andre Chambermaid
- Daphne Arthur Miss Jenkins
- Elizabeth Maude Shop Assistant
- Barbara Blair Sylvia Johnstone
- Henry De Bray M. Martin
- Oscar Nation Police Inspector
- Alice Gachet Manageress
- Sonia Sergyl Abbé's Housekeeper
- Jill Bardy Jeweler's Saleswoman
- Malcolm Vaughan Errand Boy
- Claude Frederic Waiter
- Michelle de Lys Jeweler's Customer
- Al Gold Specialty Dancer
- Lola Cordell Specialty Dancer
More from Lance Comfort
More films directed by Lance Comfort: Devils of Darkness, Be My Guest, Blind Corner and Live It Up!.
Bedelia Plot Summary
What happens in Bedelia from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Bedelia Carrington, Margaret Lockwood, is newly married and on her honeymoon in Monte Carlo with her husband, Charlie Carrington, in the autumn of 1938. She has a strong aversion to being photographed by him, insisting she is not photogenic. A moment in a sidewalk café changes the tempo: a young painter, Ben Chaney, begins sketching her, and when Bedelia turns her head away, the moment sparks a tense, curious exchange. Ben later encounters Charlie and Bedelia again over drinks, and the spark of suspicion grows as Bedelia claims a pearl ring she wears is a cheap trinket, even though the painter knows otherwise—he had just been speaking to a jeweller when she fetched the ring.
Full summary
The whole story of Bedelia, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Bedelia?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actress portrayed Bedelia Carrington?
Bedelia Also Known As
Also known as “Беделия”.
- Also known as
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- Беделия
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Diabolique, Nightcap and Bedtime Story.
Bedelia FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Bedelia, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Bedelia?
Bedelia runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Bedelia released?
Bedelia was released on July 8, 1946.
Who directed Bedelia?
Bedelia was directed by Lance Comfort.
More films by Lance Comfort Who is in the cast of Bedelia?
Bedelia stars Margaret Lockwood as Bedelia Carrington, Ian Hunter as Charlie Carrington and Barry K. Barnes as Ben Chaney, among 40 credited actors.
Does Bedelia have a post-credit scene?
No. Bedelia has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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