Bedlam
"Beauty at the mercy of madmen!"
Originally released in 1946. Bedlam is a drama/thriller film. directed by Mark Robson. At just 76 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Boris Karloff, Anna Lee, and Billy House
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 10, 1946
79 years ago
Runtime
1h 16m
76 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (82 votes)
Budget
$350K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $350,000
Production Companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bedlam about?
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 visitor...
Who directed Bedlam?
Bedlam was directed by Mark Robson.
How long is Bedlam?
Bedlam has a runtime of 1 hours and 16 minutes (76 minutes total).
When was Bedlam released?
Bedlam was released on May 10, 1946 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Bedlam?
The main cast of Bedlam includes Boris Karloff, Anna Lee, Billy House, Richard Fraser, Glen Vernon.