Lydia Bailey (1952): Cast & Plot
Lydia Bailey is a 1952 adventure historical film directed by Jean Negulesco, starring Anne Francis as Lydia Bailey, Dale Robertson and Ken Renard. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Director
- Jean Negulesco
- Original language
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English - Studio
- 20th Century Fox
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Lydia Bailey About?
The premise of Lydia Bailey without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1802 a Boston lawyer, Albron Hamlin, travels to war‑torn Haiti to settle the estate of Lydia Bailey. Amid the clash between Toussaint L’Overture’s rebels and a French reconquest, Hamlin finds Lydia, their romance sparks, and they become drawn into voodoo rites and the Haitian struggle for independence.
Lydia Bailey Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- haiti
- haitian
- character name as title
- two word title
- prologue
- drummer
- american
- daughter
- rebellion
- president
- lawyer
- island
+38 more Show fewer
- country
- toussaint louverture
- male female relationship
- rope bridge
- waterfall
- blackface
- reference to thomas jefferson
- drums
- hairy chest
- bare chested male
- boy
- knife in back
- thrown knife
- frenchman
- voyage
- voodoo
- violence
- treachery
- soldier
- ship
- schooner
- sailor
- rapier
- priest
- massachusetts
- king
- invasion
- instructor
- inheritance
- historical fiction
- general
- french army
- freedom fighter
- france
- fencing
- epee
- election
- doctor
Lydia Bailey Cast & Characters
Anne Francis leads the cast as Lydia Bailey, with Dale Robertson as Albion Hamlin and Ken Renard as President Toussaint L'Overture (uncredited). Directed by Jean Negulesco; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jean Negulesco
- Anne Francis as Lydia Bailey
- Dale Robertson as Albion Hamlin
- Ken Renard as President Toussaint L'Overture (uncredited)
- Charles Korvin as Col. Gabriel D'autremont
Also Starring in Lydia Bailey
· 11 more- William Marshall King Dick
- Luis Van Rooten General Charles LeClerc
- Juanita Moore Marie (uncredited)
- Robert Evans Soldier
- Will Wright Consul (uncredited)
- Bill Walker General LaPlume
- Roy Glenn Mirabeau
- Adeline De Walt Reynolds Mme. Antoinette d'Autremont (uncredited)
- Gladys Holland Pauline Bonaparte (uncredited)
- Rosalind Hayes Aspodelle
- Angos Perez Paul d'Autremont
More from Jean Negulesco
More films directed by Jean Negulesco: Hello-Goodbye, The Invincible Six, The Pleasure Seekers and Jessica.
Lydia Bailey Plot Summary
What happens in Lydia Bailey from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1802, American lawyer Albion Hamlin, Dale Robertson, travels from Baltimore to Cap-Français in Saint-Domingue amid the Haitian Revolution, hoping to secure the signature of Lydia Bailey, Anne Francis whose late father left a substantial estate to the American government, funds that the regime in Washington desperately needs. Saint-Domingue is torn by conflict as Napoleon’s French troops push to reclaim the colony from the revolutionary leadership, including Toussaint L’Overture, Ken Renard, whose forces threaten the status quo.
Full summary
The whole story of Lydia Bailey, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Lydia Bailey?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is Albion Hamlin's profession when he travels to Saint-Domingue?
Lydia Bailey Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Schwarze Trommeln” and “Revuelta en Haiti”.
- Also known as
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- Schwarze Trommeln
- Revuelta en Haiti
- Лидия Бэйли
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Lydia Bailey FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Lydia Bailey, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Lydia Bailey?
Lydia Bailey runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was Lydia Bailey released?
Lydia Bailey was released on May 30, 1952.
Who directed Lydia Bailey?
Lydia Bailey was directed by Jean Negulesco.
More films by Jean Negulesco Who is in the cast of Lydia Bailey?
Lydia Bailey stars Anne Francis as Lydia Bailey, Dale Robertson as Albion Hamlin and Ken Renard as President Toussaint L'Overture (uncredited), among 15 credited actors.
Does Lydia Bailey have a post-credit scene?
No. Lydia Bailey has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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