Bedknobs and Broomsticks

Music: Richard M. Sherman (119), Robert B. Sherman (102)
Lyrics: Richard M. Sherman (119), Robert B. Sherman (102)
Book: Don DaGradi (3), Bill Walsh (2)
Type: Musical
Source: The children's books The Magic Bed-Knob and Bonfires and Broomsticks by Mary Norton.
Notes: The completed film ran close to 180 minutes. At the request of distributors, it was re-edited down to 117 minutes prior to release. Among the cut material were three songs that appeared on the soundtrack album, A Step in the Right Direction, With a Flair, and Don't Let Me Down. Over 20 minutes of footage, including "With a Flair," "Don't Let Me Down," and Nobody's Problems, as well as the complete Portebello Street Dance were restored for home video release in 2009.
Premiere: 1971

		Bedknobs and Broomsticks - 1971 Film Soundtrack
		Bedknobs and Broomsticks - 1971 Studio Cast
		Bedknobs and Broomsticks - 1971 Studio Cast
		Songs from Bedknobs and Broomsticks - 1971 Studio Cast
		La bruja novata - 1972 Spanish Soundtrack

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		A Spoonful of Sherman - 2014 Original London Cast	The Age of Not Believing

Don't Let Me Down (2)
- Miss Price's response to Professor Browne's "Eglantine." Filmed, included on the 1971 soundtrack, but cut prior to release. Was restored to the film for the 2009 "Enchanted Musical Edition" DVD release.
The Fundamental Element
Nobody's Problems
- Filmed but cut prior to release. Was restored to the film for the 2009 "Enchanted Musical Edition" DVD release. Orchestral track newly recorded for the film's restoration, as only Angela Lansbury's vocal track was found.
Solid Citizen
A Step in the Right Direction (3)
- Filmed and included on the 1971 soundtrack, but cut prior to release. The footage is believed lost.
With a Flair (3)
- Filmed, included on the 1971 soundtrack, but cut prior to release. Was restored to the film for the 2009 "Enchanted Musical Edition" DVD release.