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The Bishop's Wife

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The Bishop's Wife
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NR,1hr 49min
Genres:
Comedy,Drama,Sci-Fi,Romance
Released:
December 9, 1947
Director:
Henry Koster
Distributor:
RKO Radio Pictures
Starring:
Cary Grant, Loretta Young, David Niven  ...more
Synopsis: When Episcopalian bishop Henry Brougham (David Niven) prays for divine guidance in his efforts to raise the necessary funds for a new cathedral, his prayers are answered in the form of a handsome, personable guardian angel named Dudley (Cary Grant). Establishing himself as a Yuletide guest in the Brougham home, Dudley arouses the ire of Henry, who, unaware that his visitor is from Up Above, assumes that Dudley has designs on the bishop's wife Julia (Loretta Young). Eventually, the lives of both Henry ... Full Synopsis
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Brendon Hanley, AMG Review
One of the most beloved of all Christmas films, The Bishop's Wife is a delightful combination of witty dialogue and charming performances. The polished finished product is all the more remarkable considering its troubled production history. William Seiter originally directed the film, with Cary Grant in the part of the bishop and David Niven as the angel (amazingly, they would swap roles for the ... Full Review
Featured Cast
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Cary Grant
Dudley
Loretta Young
Julia Brougham
David Niven
Henry Brougham
Monty Woolley
Prof. Wutheridge
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