Lydia Bailey
"Lydia Bailey ... is Haiti, Voodoo and Passion !"
Originally released in 1952. Lydia Bailey is a history/adventure film. directed by Jean Negulesco. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Dale Robertson, Anne Francis, and Charles Korvin
Synopsis
A young Boston lawyer, Albron Hamlin, goes to Haiti in 1802 to find Lydia Bailey, whose estate he must settle. The island is war-torn in the strife between Toussaing L'Overture, the black president, and the French who are trying to retake possession of the country. Hamlin finds Lydia and, against the background of war and rebellion, they fall in love while helping the Haitians against the French.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 30, 1952
73 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Dale Robertson
as Albion Hamlin
Anne Francis
as Lydia Bailey
Charles Korvin
as Col. Gabriel D'autremont
William Marshall
as King Dick
Luis van Rooten
as General Charles LeClerc
Angos Perez
as Paul d'Autremont
Robert Evans
as Soldier
Roy Glenn
as Mirabeau
Bill Walker
as General LaPlume
Rosalind Hayes
as Aspodelle
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lydia Bailey about?
A young Boston lawyer, Albron Hamlin, goes to Haiti in 1802 to find Lydia Bailey, whose estate he must settle. The island is war-torn in the strife between Toussaing L'Overture, the black president...
Who directed Lydia Bailey?
Lydia Bailey was directed by Jean Negulesco.
How long is Lydia Bailey?
Lydia Bailey has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was Lydia Bailey released?
Lydia Bailey was released on May 30, 1952 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Lydia Bailey?
The main cast of Lydia Bailey includes Dale Robertson, Anne Francis, Charles Korvin, William Marshall, Luis van Rooten.