The Bishop's Wife (1947) (original) (raw)
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Original title
The Bishop's Wife
Year
1947
Running time
109 min.
Country
United States
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Genre
Comedy. Fantasy | Christmas. Religion
Synopsis
A harassed bishop's prayers are answered when an angel (played by Cary Grant) is sent from heaven to help him raise money for a new church. The heavenly agent performs a number of miracles on his behalf, restoring hope to all. A delightful comedy which was remade in 1996 by Penny Marshall as "The Preacher's Wife." Academy Award Nominations: 5, including Best Picture and Best Director. Academy Awards: Best Sound Recording.
Awards
1947: Oscar: Best Sound. 5 Nominations, including Best Movie and Best Director
Critics' reviews
- "A witty, polished, lushly sentimental and amusingly sexless romantic comedy in which suave angel Cary Grant mixes in the affairs of troubled bishop David Niven and his lovely wife Loretta Young.
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