It is a big, slick production. The only thing it lacks is taste.
The Bishop's Wife (1947)
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Reviews Counted:4
Fresh:2
Rotten:2
Average Rating:N/A
Consensus: The Bishop's Wife succeeds thanks to the strength of winning performances from a stellar cast, which includes Cary Grant and Loretta Young.
Runtime: 1 hr 49 mins
Genre: Comedies
Synopsis: A harassed bishop's prayers are answered when an angel (played by Cary Grant) is sent from heaven to help him raise money for a new church. The heavenly agent performs a number of miracles on his... A harassed bishop's prayers are answered when an angel (played by Cary Grant) is sent from heaven to help him raise money for a new church. The heavenly agent performs a number of miracles on his behalf, restoring hope to all. A delightful comedy which was remade in 1996 by Penny Marshall as "The Preacher's Wife." Academy Award Nominations: 5, including Best Picture and Best Director. Academy Awards: Best Sound Recording. [More]
Starring: Cary Grant, Loretta Young, David Niven, Elsa Lanchester
Starring: Cary Grant, Loretta Young, David Niven, Elsa Lanchester, Monty Woolley, James Gleason, Gladys Cooper, Sara Haden, Regis Toomey
Director: Henry Koster
Director: Henry Koster
Screenwriter: Leonardo Bercovici
Composer: Hugo Friedhofer
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Reviews for The Bishop's Wife
While a fantasy, there are no fantastic heavenly manifestations. There's a humanness about the characters, even the angel, that beguiles full attention.
We cannot recommend you to a more delightful and appropriate Christmas show.
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