The Bishop's Wife
starring: Cary Grant, Loretta Young, David Niven, Monty Woolley, James Gleason
directed by: Henry Koster
directed by: Henry Koster
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A BISHOP TRYING TO GET A NEW CATHEDRAL BUILT PRAYS FOR GUIDANCE. AN ANGEL (CARY GRANT) ARRIVES, BUT HIS GUIDANCE ISN'T ABOUT FUNDRAISING.
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Perhaps if The Bishop's Wife had lapsed on its copyright and fallen into the public domain like It's a Wonderful Life, it would be as much a Christmas staple as that classic. It certainly deserves to be. Dudley (Cary Grant) is an angel sent down by the prayers of a new bishop (David Niven). The bishop is trying to build a new cathedral, and he's so entrenched in his fundraising that he's watching his own marriage crumble around him. Loretta Young is devoted, moist-eyed, and basically a great date for the tempted Dudley. They drink in the afternoon, go skating at night, and make impulse buys. The skating sequence beats mightily on one's suspension of disbelief, but the rest of the film is an absolute joy. Grant is suave, worldly, and enchanting. A wonderful present for anyone who has not seen it. --Keith Simanton
A BISHOP TRYING TO GET A NEW CATHEDRAL BUILT PRAYS FOR GUIDANCE. AN ANGEL (CARY GRANT) ARRIVES, BUT HIS GUIDANCE ISN'T ABOUT FUNDRAISING.
Amazon.com:
Perhaps if The Bishop's Wife had lapsed on its copyright and fallen into the public domain like It's a Wonderful Life, it would be as much a Christmas staple as that classic. It certainly deserves to be. Dudley (Cary Grant) is an angel sent down by the prayers of a new bishop (David Niven). The bishop is trying to build a new cathedral, and he's so entrenched in his fundraising that he's watching his own marriage crumble around him. Loretta Young is devoted, moist-eyed, and basically a great date for the tempted Dudley. They drink in the afternoon, go skating at night, and make impulse buys. The skating sequence beats mightily on one's suspension of disbelief, but the rest of the film is an absolute joy. Grant is suave, worldly, and enchanting. A wonderful present for anyone who has not seen it. --Keith Simanton
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- The Bishop's Wife:Loretta Young the Star
It's no wonder that the title of this film refers to the wife of the Bishop, played by David Niven.Young is at the peak of her beauty; she steals every scene she's in, even from Cary Grant.Watch her in her minimalistic acting:she's an acting pro who practices the advice Spencer Tracey, who once loved Young, gave Burt Reynolds that in acting "less is more."Whether or not you like Young, you have to admit there is a radiance to her beauty.She is perfect for this role.Now that her career ... Read More
Rating: - Love this movie
Love the movie and the DVD was everything it said it would be. Good price too.
Rating: - Great find!
I was very happy to find this movie available.My mother had been looking for it for some time, and I was able to give it to her for her 75th birthday in February.She was delighted to be able to watch a movie that she hadn't seen in years, whenever she wanted to.It also came in plenty of time..Thanks again!!
Rating: - The Bishop's Wife
One of the best Holiday Movies made in the 20th century. This is a sleeper of amovie made in 1947 with an all-star cast. Every actor gives a great performance. This is one of those movies that gives you hope for mankind and angels alike. Pay close attention to the scene (later in the movie) where the angel (Cary Grant) tells the story about the gold coin. Christmas in our household is not complete without viewing this movie.
Amazon had the best price and shipping (they always do).
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Rating: - A great "old" Christmas movie
This is a great Christmas "must have" movie,along with the regulars like Bells of St. Mary's, Miracle on 34th Street, Holiday Inn,and It's a Wonderful Life. These are movies we watch every year, starting on Thanksgiving Day.We also include March of The Wooden Soldiers. Christmas wouldn't be the same without all of these in our house.
- The Bishop's Wife:Loretta Young the StarIt's no wonder that the title of this film refers to the wife of the Bishop, played by David Niven.Young is at the peak of her beauty; she steals every scene she's in, even from Cary Grant.Watch her in her minimalistic acting:she's an acting pro who practices the advice Spencer Tracey, who once loved Young, gave Burt Reynolds that in acting "less is more."Whether or not you like Young, you have to admit there is a radiance to her beauty.She is perfect for this role.Now that her career ... Read More
- Love this movieLove the movie and the DVD was everything it said it would be. Good price too.
- Great find!I was very happy to find this movie available.My mother had been looking for it for some time, and I was able to give it to her for her 75th birthday in February.She was delighted to be able to watch a movie that she hadn't seen in years, whenever she wanted to.It also came in plenty of time..Thanks again!!
- The Bishop's WifeOne of the best Holiday Movies made in the 20th century. This is a sleeper of amovie made in 1947 with an all-star cast. Every actor gives a great performance. This is one of those movies that gives you hope for mankind and angels alike. Pay close attention to the scene (later in the movie) where the angel (Cary Grant) tells the story about the gold coin. Christmas in our household is not complete without viewing this movie.
Amazon had the best price and shipping (they always do).
Read More
- A great "old" Christmas movieThis is a great Christmas "must have" movie,along with the regulars like Bells of St. Mary's, Miracle on 34th Street, Holiday Inn,and It's a Wonderful Life. These are movies we watch every year, starting on Thanksgiving Day.We also include March of The Wooden Soldiers. Christmas wouldn't be the same without all of these in our house.
