Bedlam(1946)
Beauty at the mercy of madmen!
Bedlam Synopsis
London, 1761. St. Mary's of Bethlehem, a sinister madhouse, is visited by wealthy people who enjoy watching the patients confined there as if they were caged animals. Nell Bowen, one of the visitors, is horrified by the deplorable living conditions of the unfortunate inhabitants of this godforsaken place, better known as Bedlam.
Bedlam (1946) is a drama and thriller film directed by Mark Robson, released on May 10, 1946 with a runtime of 1h 16m. It stars Boris Karloff, Anna Lee, Billy House and Richard Fraser. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 85 ratings.
- Director:
- Mark Robson
- Writers:
- Mark Robson, Val Lewton
- Producers:
- Val Lewton
- Cinematographer:
- Nicholas Musuraca
- Composer:
- Roy Webb
- Production:
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Budget:
- $350,000
- Status:
- Released
Bedlam (1946) Trailer
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Bedlam Cast & Crew
Main cast
Boris Karloff
as George Sims
Anna Lee
as Nell Bowen
Billy House
as Lord Mortimer
Richard Fraser
as The Stonemason
Glen Vernon
as The Gilded Boy
Ian Wolfe
as Sidney Long
Jason Robards Sr.
as Oliver Todd
Leyland Hodgson
as 'That Devil' Wilkes
Joan Newton
as Dorothea the Dove
Elizabeth Russell
as Mistress Sims
Larry Wheat
as Podge (uncredited)
Skelton Knaggs
as Varney (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Mark Robson, written by Mark Robson and Val Lewton, produced by Val Lewton.
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Bedlam Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 85 ratings.
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Bedlam – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Bedlam online?
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Bedlam (1946) is available to stream on YouTube TV, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Bedlam?
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The main cast of Bedlam (1946) includes Boris Karloff, Anna Lee, Billy House, Richard Fraser and Glen Vernon. The film was directed by Mark Robson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Bedlam released?
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Bedlam was released on May 10, 1946 and runs for 1h 16m.
Is Bedlam worth watching?
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Bedlam (1946) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 85 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Bedlam?
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Yes. The official Bedlam trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.