The Bishop's Wife (1947)

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7.4	Rating (119 ratings)
7.6	IMDB rating

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Directed by

Henry Koster

Starring (View all)

Cary Grant
Dudley

Loretta Young
Julia Brougham

David Niven
Henry Brougham

Monty Woolley
Professor Wutheridge

James Gleason
Sylvester

Gladys Cooper
Mrs. Hamilton

Elsa Lanchester
Matilda

Sara Haden
Mildred Cassaway

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Robert E. Sherwood
(screenplay) and

Charles Brackett
uncredited

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The Bishop's Wife

8 years, 11 months ago at Feb 28 2:51

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The Bishop’s Wife is a perfectly fine excuse to spend 105 minutes with Cary Grant and Loretta Young, but there’s a general sense of heavy sentiment that makes the whole thing so sweet that it threatens to drill holes in your teeth the longer it goes on. It’s kind of gentle, old-fashioned movie-making that makes modern viewers frequently roll their eyes, and I can’t blame them. It’s so wh... read more

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A Christmas perennial from 1947, this comedy/fantasy stars Cary Grant as Dudley, an undercover angelic visitor who works his heavenly magic on an Episcopalian bishop (David Niven) who is struggling to raise money for a new church, and who has grown distant from his wife (Loretta Young). By the time the angel reveals himself, the bishop is humbled and has learned more about himself and true devotion.

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" Director: Henry Koster His 20th movie My 4th movie watched from the director An iconic role for Cary Grant and Loretta Young's best role. It's a delightful example of 1940s saccharine cinema, and one I've had on my list to watch for about 20 years, crazy! Added to Lists: Top Ten Performances - Grant, Young, & Niven Christmas Movies __________ Location: Manhattan"

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