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I Married a Witch

  • 19421942
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 17m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
8.1K
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Veronica Lake and Fredric March in I Married a Witch (1942)
A beautiful 17th-century witch returns to life to plague politician Wallace Wooley, descendant of her persecutor.
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  • Comedy
  • Fantasy
  • Romance

A beautiful 17th-century witch returns to life to plague politician Wallace Wooley, descendant of her persecutor.A beautiful 17th-century witch returns to life to plague politician Wallace Wooley, descendant of her persecutor.A beautiful 17th-century witch returns to life to plague politician Wallace Wooley, descendant of her persecutor.

IMDb RATING
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8.1K
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  • Director
    • René Clair
  • Writers
    • Robert Pirosh(screen play)
    • Marc Connelly(screen play)
    • Thorne Smith(based upon a story: The Passionate Witch)
  • Stars
    • Fredric March
    • Veronica Lake
    • Robert Benchley
Top credits
  • Director
    • René Clair
  • Writers
    • Robert Pirosh(screen play)
    • Marc Connelly(screen play)
    • Thorne Smith(based upon a story: The Passionate Witch)
  • Stars
    • Fredric March
    • Veronica Lake
    • Robert Benchley
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 86User reviews
    • 55Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 2 nominations total

    Videos2

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:32
    Official Trailer
    Our Favorite On-Screen Witches
    Clip 3:43
    Our Favorite On-Screen Witches

    Photos53

    Veronica Lake in I Married a Witch (1942)
    Veronica Lake, Robert Benchley, and Fredric March in I Married a Witch (1942)
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    Veronica Lake, Robert Benchley, and Fredric March in I Married a Witch (1942)
    Veronica Lake in I Married a Witch (1942)
    Veronica Lake in I Married a Witch (1942)
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    I Married a Witch (1942)
    I Married a Witch (1942)
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    Susan Hayward, Robert Benchley, Cecil Kellaway, Elizabeth Patterson, and Robert Warwick in I Married a Witch (1942)
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    Fredric March
    Fredric March
    • Jonathan Wooleyas Jonathan Wooley…
    Veronica Lake
    Veronica Lake
    • Jenniferas Jennifer
    Robert Benchley
    Robert Benchley
    • Dr. Dudley Whiteas Dr. Dudley White
    Susan Hayward
    Susan Hayward
    • Estelle Mastersonas Estelle Masterson
    Cecil Kellaway
    Cecil Kellaway
    • Danielas Daniel
    Elizabeth Patterson
    Elizabeth Patterson
    • Margaretas Margaret
    Eily Malyon
    Eily Malyon
    • Tabitha Wooleyas Tabitha Wooley
    Robert Warwick
    Robert Warwick
    • J.B. Mastersonas J.B. Masterson
    Robert Greig
    Robert Greig
    • Town Crieras Town Crier
    Viola Moore
    • Marthaas Martha
    Mary Field
    Mary Field
    • Nancy Wooleyas Nancy Wooley
    Nora Cecil
    Nora Cecil
    • Harriet Wooleyas Harriet Wooley
    Emory Parnell
    Emory Parnell
    • Allen - Hotel Owneras Allen - Hotel Owner
    Helen St. Rayner
    • Singer at Weddingas Singer at Wedding
    Aldrich Bowker
    Aldrich Bowker
    • Justice of the Peaceas Justice of the Peace
    Emma Dunn
    Emma Dunn
    • Wife of Justice of the Peaceas Wife of Justice of the Peace
    John Alban
    • Wedding Guestas Wedding Guest
    • (uncredited)
    Beverly Andre
    • Girl at Country Clubas Girl at Country Club
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • René Clair
    • Writers
      • Robert Pirosh(screen play)
      • Marc Connelly(screen play)
      • Thorne Smith(based upon a story: The Passionate Witch)
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    Storyline

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    In 1672, two witches (Jennifer and her father Daniel) were burned by puritan Jonathan Wooley. In revenge, Jennifer cursed all future generations of the Wooley family, that the sons will always marry the wrong woman and be miserable. In the 20th century, a bolt of lightning frees Jennifer and her father from the tree that had kept their souls imprisoned. Jennifer assumes corporeal form and decides to make up-and-coming politician Wallace Wooley, then unhappily engaged, even more miserable by getting him to fall in love with her before his wedding. Wallace is a straight arrow, though, and Jennifer has to resort to a love potion. As we all know, love potions tend to backfire, with comedic results. —Finchster
    • curse
    • marriage
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    • spell
    • kissing
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    • Taglines
      • She's a witch (and we do mean witch) who gets what she wants with hex appeal!
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Fantasy
      • Romance
    • Certificate
      • Passed
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Sol Saks, creator of Bewitched (1964), stated in an interview for Bewitched (1999) that he drew inspiration both from this film and Bell Book and Candle (1958) in creating the iconic TV series. Columbia Pictures owned the rights to both of those movies. Since it also owned the television studio that was to produce "Bewitched," Saks didn't worry about getting sued.
    • Goofs
      (at around 15 mins) The movie is set in Massachusetts, but as they arrive at the hotel fire, a fire department car has the seal of the City of Los Angeles on the door.
    • Quotes

      Wooley - civil war incarnation: Where is the nearest recruiting office?

      His wife: Oh, running off to war like a coward.

    • Crazy credits
      Opening credits prologue: Long, long ago, when people still believed in witches . . . . .
    • Connections
      Edited into Cheyenne: Satonka (1962)
    • Soundtracks
      Bridal Chorus (Here Comes the Bride)
      (1850) (uncredited)
      from "Lohengrin"
      Music by Richard Wagner
      Variations played during the opening credits
      Played by the band at the wedding

    User reviews86

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    Top review
    7/10
    Superior light comedy
    Pleasing comedy fantasy. There are some moments where watching Lake perform is really nice -- I love the bitchy look and how she puts her arms out when she slams the door with her magic in anger. Lake plays a witch who accidentally casts a love spell on herself, and therfore ends up domesticating herself and adopting moral attitudes her warlock father is opposed to. Fun and slightly meaningful in the Sturges mold.
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    • funkyfry
    • Oct 15, 2002

    FAQ4

    • What is 'I Married a Witch' about?
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    • How old is Jennifer?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 30, 1942 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ozenio sam se vesticom
    • Filming locations
      • Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Rene Clair Productions
      • Paramount Pictures
      • Cinema Guild Productions
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $312,700
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 17 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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