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6.8/10 • 139

1945-12-272h 6m

DramaComedy

The Whole World's in Tune... with Bing and Bergman together at their most brilliant best!

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
Editors
Harry Marker

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  1. Bing Crosby

    Bing Crosby

    Father Chuck O'Malley

  2. Ingrid Bergman

    Ingrid Bergman

    Sister Mary Benedict

  3. Henry Travers

    Henry Travers

    Horace P. Bogardus

  4. William Gargan

    William Gargan

    Joe Gallagher

  5. Ruth Donnelly

    Ruth Donnelly

    Sister Michael

  6. Joan Carroll

    Joan Carroll

    Patsy Gallagher

  7. Martha Sleeper

    Martha Sleeper

    Mary Gallagher

  8. Rhys Williams

    Rhys Williams

    Dr. McKay

  9. Richard Tyler

    Richard Tyler

    Eddie Breen

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CinemaSerf

Jul 1, 2022

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.

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
$21,300,000.00
Keywords
nunpriestschoolblack and whitechurchcatholic