Amazing Kim Novak in “Bell, book and candle” (1958) The "Bell, Book and Candle’s” director Richard Quine was known for his ability to bring out the best in his actors and create captivating stories on screen. "Bell, Book and Candle" tells the story of Gillian Holroyd, a witch played by Kim Novak, who falls in love with a mortal man named Shepherd Henderson, played by James Stewart. Quine skillfully captures the enchanting atmosphere of Gillian's witchcraft world, as well as the bustling energy o