london, england,insane asylum,class differences,mental illness,18th century,corrupt system,quakerism,mental health care,social prejudice

Bedlam (1946)

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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Mark Robson
  • Profile picture of Boris Karloff
    George Sims Boris Karloff
  • Profile picture of Anna Lee
    Nell Bowen Anna Lee
  • Profile picture of Billy House
    Lord Mortimer Billy House
  • Profile picture of Richard Fraser
    The Stonemason Richard Fraser
  • Profile picture of Glen Vernon
    The Gilded Boy Glen Vernon
  • Profile picture of Ian Wolfe
    Sidney Long Ian Wolfe
  • Profile picture of Jason Robards Sr.
    Oliver Todd Jason Robards Sr.
  • Profile picture of Leyland Hodgson
    'That Devil' Wilkes Leyland Hodgson

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Keywords

  • london, england
  • insane asylum
  • class differences
  • mental illness
  • 18th century
  • corrupt system
  • quakerism
  • mental health care
  • social prejudice