Lydia Bailey (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1952, Lydia Bailey is an adventure and history film directed by Jean Negulesco, running about 89 minutes. “Lydia Bailey ... is Haiti, Voodoo and Passion !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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, 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.
Who’s in it. Lydia Bailey stars Dale Robertson as Albion Hamlin, Anne Francis as Lydia Bailey, Charles Korvin as Col. Gabriel D'autremont and William Marshall as King Dick, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Lydia Bailey has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lydia Bailey page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lydia Bailey tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lydia Bailey (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lydia Bailey change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lydia Bailey worth watching?
- Lydia Bailey holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lydia Bailey?
- Lydia Bailey stars Dale Robertson, Anne Francis, Charles Korvin, William Marshall and Angos Perez.
- When was Lydia Bailey released?
- Lydia Bailey was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.