The Bells of St. Mary's

1945

2h 6m

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6.8/10

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Father O'Malley is sent to St. Mary's, a run-down parochial school on the verge of condemnation. He and Sister Benedict work together in an attempt to save the school, though their differing methods often lead to good-natured disagreements.

Directors

Leo McCarey

Writers

Dudley Nichols(screenplay by)

Leo McCarey(story by)

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Bing Crosby

Ingrid Bergman

Henry Travers

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Bing Crosby

Father Chuck O'Malley

Sister Mary Benedict

Horace P. Bogardus

Joe Gallagher

Sister Michael

Patsy Gallagher

Mary Gallagher

Dr. McKay

Eddie Breen

Mrs. Breen

Baby Jesus (uncredited)

Nun (uncredited)

Luther (uncredited)

Nun (uncredited)

Bobby (uncredited)

Cabbie (uncredited)

Tommy Smith (uncredited)

Matt McHugh

Sporting Goods Salesman (uncredited)

Directors

Leo McCarey

Writers

Dudley Nichols(screenplay by)

Leo McCarey(story by)

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7/10

With the possible exception of Julie Andrews, I don't think I've seen anyone more suited to the role of a nun than Ingrid Bergman. Here she runs the eponymous school for young children. The arrival of the new Father "O'Malley" (Bing Crosby) causes a few ripples - they gently clash on the approach to educating the children, but for the most part remain focused on trying to get their neighbour "Mr. Bogardus" (Henry Travers) to donate a building he owns next door, so the school can extend. Essentially an engaging triple-hander, this is an enjoyable feel-good film that demonstrates the skills of all three, very much in their element, with a solidly uplifting story and the odd bit of crooning from Crosby. It is a bit too long, but the ending is a little heart-rending - if also just a bit dragged out - and it has something of a Christmas feel to it that makes it easy to watch.

Geronimo196701 Jul, 2022