Bedazzled (1967) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

A shy restaurant worker bargains his soul to the Devil for seven wishes to win a waitress's love, only to discover every magical intervention backfires catastrophically.

Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases

The Devil's Bargain

Stanley's unrequited love drives him to a suicide attempt, interrupted by the Devil who offers a soul-for-wishes deal. A trial ice lolly confirms George's identity, leading Stanley to sign the contract.

Key Events

• Shy Infatuation — Stanley watches Margaret work, paralyzed by shyness and unrequited love. Characters: Stanley Moon, Margaret Location: Wimpy Restaurant
• Suicide Attempt — Stanley attempts to hang himself due to emotional despair. Characters: Stanley Moon Location: Restaurant Bathroom
• Devil's Interruption — George stops Stanley, claiming to be the Devil and offering a deal. Characters: Stanley Moon, George Spiggot Location: Restaurant
• Trial Ice Lolly — George buys Stanley a melted ice lolly to prove his supernatural identity. Characters: Stanley Moon, George Spiggot Location: Nearby Shop
• Soul Contract — Stanley accepts the seven-wish deal in exchange for his soul. Characters: Stanley Moon, George Spiggot Location: Restaurant

Wishes Gone Wrong

Stanley's attempts to win Margaret back through wishes consistently backfire due to George's manipulations. Each magical intervention alters Margaret's behavior in ways that repel Stanley instead of attracting her.

Key Events

• Soul Contract — Stanley accepts the seven-wish deal in exchange for his soul. Characters: Stanley Moon, George Spiggot Location: Restaurant
• Wish One: Articulation — Stanley becomes an intellectual; Margaret mimics his pretentiousness. Characters: Stanley Moon, Margaret Location: Restaurant
• Wish One Backfire — Margaret screams in horror when Stanley makes a romantic move. Characters: Stanley Moon, Margaret Location: Restaurant
• Wish Two: Wealth — Stanley becomes rich; Margaret ignores him for other men. Characters: Stanley Moon, Margaret Location: Mansion
• Wish Three: Fame — Stanley's hit song is instantly overshadowed by Drimble Wedge. Characters: Stanley Moon, Margaret Location: Concert Stage
• Wish Four: Fly Transformation — Both turn into literal flies; Margaret identifies dead bodies. Characters: Stanley Moon, Margaret, George Spiggot Location: Morgue
• Bug Spray Defeat — Stanley attacks the inspector but is quickly felled by insect repellent. Characters: Stanley Moon, Margaret, George Spiggot Location: Morgue

The Nun's Dilemma

A desperate wish traps Stanley and Margaret as nuns, making romance impossible. Stanley attempts to escape the magic by blowing raspberries but fails, forcing him to confront George directly.

Key Events

• Bug Spray Defeat — Stanley attacks the inspector but is quickly felled by insect repellent. Characters: Stanley Moon, Margaret, George Spiggot Location: Morgue
• Wish Five: Country Life — Stanley wishes for a quiet life; Margaret is married to another man. Characters: Stanley Moon, Margaret Location: Countryside
• Wish Five Agony — Their attempt to consummate love causes mutual emotional agony. Characters: Stanley Moon, Margaret Location: Countryside
• Wish Six: Nun Trap — Both become nuns; consummation is impossible due to same-sex vows. Characters: Stanley Moon, Margaret, George Spiggot Location: Nunnery
• Raspberry Undo — Stanley blows a raspberry to escape but it fails to reverse the wish. Characters: Stanley Moon, Margaret, George Spiggot Location: Nunnery
• Confrontation — Stanley returns to confront George about the ruined wishes. Characters: Stanley Moon, George Spiggot Location: London

Contract Nullified

George reveals the seventh wish is already spent, spares Stanley due to his soul quota, and ascends to Heaven where he is rejected by God. Stanley seizes the opportunity to destroy the contract.

Key Events

• Confrontation — Stanley returns to confront George about the ruined wishes. Characters: Stanley Moon, George Spiggot Location: London
• Seventh Wish Revealed — George reveals he used the seventh wish for the trial ice lolly. Characters: Stanley Moon, George Spiggot Location: London
• Soul Forgiven — George spares Stanley, having exceeded his 100 billion soul quota. Characters: Stanley Moon, George Spiggot Location: London
• Heaven's Rejection — God's voice rejects George despite his quota achievement. Characters: George Spiggot Location: Heaven
• Contract Burning — Stanley burns the contract; George arrives too late to stop him. Characters: Stanley Moon, George Spiggot Location: Restaurant

A New Beginning

Stanley and Margaret tentatively agree to a date, ending the supernatural conflict. The Devil departs in defeat, threatening modern technology while Stanley embraces a genuine relationship.

Key Events

• Contract Burning — Stanley burns the contract; George arrives too late to stop him. Characters: Stanley Moon, George Spiggot Location: Restaurant
• Dinner Invitation — Margaret suggests meeting Stanley for dinner another night. Characters: Stanley Moon, Margaret Location: Restaurant
• Devil's Departure — George leaves, threatening God while Stanley smiles at Margaret. Characters: George Spiggot Location: Restaurant

Story Breakdown

• Faustian Bargain — Stanley's unrequited love drives him to a suicide attempt, interrupted by the Devil who offers a soul-for-wishes deal.
  • Suicide Despair — Stanley attempts to hang himself in the restaurant bathroom due to his shyness.
  • Devil's Proposal — George Spiggot stops the attempt and offers seven wishes in exchange for Stanley's soul.
  • Trial Ice Lolly — George buys Stanley a raspberry ice lolly to prove his supernatural identity.
  • Soul Contract — Stanley accepts the deal, unaware of the Devil's manipulative nature.
• Wish One: Articulation — Stanley wishes to be more articulate, but George twists the wish to make Margaret equally pretentious.
  • Intellectual Transformation — Stanley becomes a talkative intellectual who dominates conversations.
  • Pretentious Margaret — Margaret mimics Stanley's new persona, agreeing with all his beliefs.
  • Rape Scream Backfire — Stanley makes a romantic move, but Margaret screams in horror, ruining the wish.
• Wish Two: Wealth — Stanley wishes to be a millionaire with Margaret as his wife, but she ignores him for other men.
  • Multi-Millionaire Status — Stanley gains immense wealth and lavish gifts, including the Mona Lisa.
  • Lavish Gifts Ignored — Margaret completely disregards Stanley's wealth and romantic gestures.
  • Margaret's Infidelity — She becomes physically affectionate with other men instead of Stanley.
• Wish Three: Fame — Stanley becomes a pop singer, but his success is instantly overshadowed by a rival band.
  • Pop Singer Career — Stanley releases a hit song titled Love Me that gains massive popularity.
  • Drimble Wedge Rivalry — The narcissistic Drimble Wedge and the Vegetation instantly outshine Stanley.
  • Hypnotic Abandonment — Margaret and other groupies abandon Stanley for the rival's monotone performance.
• Wish Four: Invisibility — A casual remark turns Stanley and George into literal flies in a morgue.
  • Fly Transformation — Stanley and George become literal flies stuck on a morgue wall.
  • Morgue Investigation — A police inspector shows Margaret dead bodies, hoping she identifies Stanley.
  • Bug Spray Defeat — Stanley attacks the inspector but is quickly felled by insect repellent.
• Wish Five & Six: Domesticity — Stanley's attempts at a quiet life and mutual love result in tragic and absurd outcomes.
  • Country Life Wish — Stanley wishes for a quiet rural life, but Margaret is already married to another.
  • Married to Another — Stanley and Margaret experience emotional agony when attempting to consummate their love.
  • Nun Order Trap — A wish for mutual love transforms both into nuns, making romance impossible.
• Contract Resolution — The deal reaches its climax as George reveals the seventh wish is gone and Stanley destroys the contract.
  • Seventh Wish Revealed — George admits he used the final wish for the trial ice lolly.
  • Soul Quota Exceeded — George spares Stanley because he has already claimed 100 billion souls.
  • Contract Burning — Stanley burns the soul contract before George can reclaim it.
  • Dinner Invitation — Stanley and Margaret tentatively agree to a date, ending the supernatural conflict.

Directed by

Stanley Donen

Key Cast

• Peter Cook — George Spiggot
• Dudley Moore — Stanley Moon
• Eleanor Bron — Margaret
• Raquel Welch — Lilian Lust
• Alba — Vanity