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The Bishop's Wife
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The Bishop's Wife

1947-12-25 · 109 min · ★ 7.1

Fantasy · Drama

An Episcopal Bishop, Henry Brougham, has been working for months on the plans for an elaborate new cathedral which he hopes will be paid for primarily by a wealthy, stubborn widow. He is losing sight of his family and of why he became a churchman in the first place. Enter Dudley, an angel sent to help him. Dudley does help everyone he meets, but not necessarily in the way they would have preferred. With the exception of Henry, everyone loves him, but Henry begins to believe that Dudley is there to replace him, both at work and in his family's affections, as Christmas approaches.

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Directors
Henry Koster
Production companies
Samuel Goldwyn Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Cary GrantCary GrantDudley
Loretta YoungLoretta YoungJulia Brougham
David NivenDavid NivenHenry Brougham
Monty WoolleyMonty WoolleyProfessor Wutheridge
James GleasonJames GleasonSylvester
Gladys CooperGladys CooperMrs. Hamilton
Elsa LanchesterElsa LanchesterMatilda
Sara HadenSara HadenMildred Cassaway
Karolyn GrimesKarolyn GrimesDebby Brougham
Tito VuoloTito VuoloMaggenti
Regis ToomeyRegis ToomeyMr. Miller
Sarah EdwardsSarah EdwardsMrs. Duffy
Margaret McWadeMargaret McWadeMiss Trumbull
Anne O'NealMrs. Ward
Ben ErwayMr. Perry
Erville AldersonErville AldersonStevens
Robert J. AndersonRobert J. AndersonDefense Captain
Teddy InfuhrTeddy InfuhrAttack Captain
Eugene BordenEugene BordenMichel
Almira SessionsAlmira SessionsFirst Lady in Michel's

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