Angela Lansbury stars as Eglantine Price, David Tomlinson as Emelius Browne, and Roddy McDowall as Mr. Jelk in Disney’s ‘Bedknobs and Broomsticks‘ (1971).
Main cast
- Eglantine PriceAngela LansburyMain
- Emelius BrowneDavid TomlinsonMain
- Mr. JelkRoddy McDowallMain
Supporting cast
- Charlie RawlinsIan WeighillSupp
- Carrie RawlinsCindy O’CallaghanSupp
- Paul RawlinsRoy SnartSupp
- Mrs. HobdayTracy ReedSupp
- Captain GreerSam JaffeSupp
- BookmanJohn EricsonSupp
- SwineherdBruce ForsythSupp
Guest & voice
- Lion (voice)Lennie WeinribVoice
- Bear (voice)Dal McKennonVoice
- Secretary Bird (voice)Bob HoltVoice
- Fisherman Bear (voice)Don MessickVoice
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About this cast
Disney’s 1971 musical fantasy ‘Bedknobs and Broomsticks’ follows apprentice witch Eglantine Price as she uses a magical bedknob to travel with three children and a conman to find a spell to help the war effort. The film blends live-action and animation, featuring a memorable performance by Angela Lansbury.
FAQs
Who plays Eglantine Price in Bedknobs and Broomsticks?
Angela Lansbury plays Eglantine Price, the amateur witch at the centre of the story.
Is Bedknobs and Broomsticks a live-action or animated film?
It is primarily live-action, but includes an animated sequence set on the Isle of Naboombu.
Who composed the music for Bedknobs and Broomsticks?
The Sherman Brothers (Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman) wrote the songs, with Irwin Kostal handling the score.
When was Bedknobs and Broomsticks released?
The film was released in 1971 by Walt Disney Productions.
What is the bedknob used for in the film?
The bedknob is magical and allows the bed to fly, transporting the characters to various locations including the animated island of Naboombu.
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