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The Bishop's Wife
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The Bishop's Wife

1947 · 109 min Comedy Fantasy Drama Romance
7.1 / 10 · TMDB

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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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't try to be funnier than it is — and that's its honesty. The humor grows from situations and characters, not from pre-written jokes.

The film does exactly what it was made for: gives you a break. No pretensions to more, but honest and without dead spots.

A solid choice for company. Works alone too, but funnier together.

Director: Henry Koster

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: After a long day when you need simple joy. Better with company — laughing is more fun together.

🎭 Cast

Cary Grant

Cary Grant

Dudley

Loretta Young

Loretta Young

Julia Brougham

David Niven

David Niven

Henry Brougham

Monty Woolley

Monty Woolley

Professor Wutheridge

James Gleason

James Gleason

Sylvester

Gladys Cooper

Gladys Cooper

Mrs. Hamilton

Elsa Lanchester

Elsa Lanchester

Matilda

Sara Haden

Sara Haden

Mildred Cassaway

Karolyn Grimes

Karolyn Grimes

Debby Brougham

Tito Vuolo

Tito Vuolo

Maggenti

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