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Bedlam

NR1h 16m1946Mark Robson
IMDb: 6.8/10Rotten: 90%
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"Beauty at the mercy of madmen!"

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.

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London, EnglandInsane AsylumClass DifferencesMental Illness18th CenturyCorrupt SystemQuakerismMental Health CareSocial Prejudice

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What is Bedlam (1946) 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 visitors, is horrified by the deplorable living conditions of the unfortunate inhabitants of this godforsaken place, better known as Bedlam.

Who stars in Bedlam?

Bedlam stars Boris Karloff (George Sims), Anna Lee (Nell Bowen), Billy House (Lord Mortimer), Richard Fraser (The Stonemason), Glen Vernon (The Gilded Boy). The film was directed by Mark Robson.

How long is Bedlam?

Bedlam has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1946. It is rated NR.

Is Bedlam worth watching?

Bedlam holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 90. Fans of Drama, Thriller, Horror are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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