The Bishop's Wife1948
The Bishop's Wife (1948)
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Critic Consensus: The Bishop's Wife succeeds thanks to the strength of winning performances from a stellar cast, which includes Cary Grant and Loretta Young.
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Cast
as Dudley
as Henry Brougham
as Julia Brougham
as Prof. Wutheridge
as Sylvester
as Mrs. Hamilton
as Matilda
as Second Lady
as Mildred Cassaway
as Debby Brougham
as Mr. Perry
as Maggenti
as Mr. Miller
as Mrs. Duffy
as Miss Trumbull
as Attack Captain
as Hysterical Mother
as Blind Man
as Mrs. Ward
as Hat Shop Customer
as First Lady at Michel's
as Delia
as Hat Shop Proprietress
as Defense Captain
as Michel
as Third Lady
as Santa Claus
as Stevens
as Policeman
as Saleslady
Critic Reviews for The Bishop's Wife
All Critics (23) | Top Critics (7) | Fresh (19) | Rotten (4)
Whatever you make of the minor miracles performed along the way, there's no trouble believing that Cary would fall for Loretta or that anybody would fall for Cary.
Grant's turn is thoroughly convincing because he himself appears to be having a terrific time: He's expansive, graceful, and seems always on the verge of chuckling with goodwill.
It is a big, slick production. The only thing it lacks is taste.
There must be some excuse for this but I can't imagine what it is.
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.
Audience Reviews for The Bishop's Wife
Simply put, this one is all about Grant's charm, no more, no less. There's a story here about an angel helping out a Catholic bishop in a bit of a fix right around Christmastime, but it hardly matters at all as the work either enjoys Grant while he's onscreen, or waits for him while he's off. The other characters only job is to look at him with their mouths agape when he's on, and all do this pretty darn well. The unsung highlight of the piece is a ice skating number in the middle. Still one of my favs from my youth.
Super Reviewer
Number 9 in the quest for 30, though netflix is making it harder by raising there rates. A lost and forgotten movie from long ago with an all star cast of Cary Grant, Loretta Young and David Niven. Cary Grant plays the angel Dudley who has come to earth to help a bishop in his dream of a church, along the way the bishop's wife played by Loretta Young falls in love with the angel. This is an excellent Christmas Film once again removed from TV play for its Christian Influence that was at one time instilled in all homes especially at Christmas. 5 Stars
Super Reviewer
Grant is an angel, now both literally and in this movie. How could you not like this movie? It's precious, I love it.
Super Reviewer
The Bishop's Wife Quotes
| Dudley: | The only people who grow old were born old to begin with. |