The Bishop's Wife (1947)
An angel arrives to help a bishop — and falls for the bishop's life.
Bishop Henry Brougham is so consumed with building a cathedral that he's neglecting his family, so heaven sends Dudley, a charming angel, to remind him what matters. Cary Grant was never smoother, and the film balances its fantasy with real emotional stakes. A gentle, witty classic.
From the Film
The Facts
- Year
- 1947
- Director
- Henry Koster
- Runtime
- 109 minutes
- Genres
- Romance, Fantasy, Comedy, Classic
Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Cary Grant | Dudley |
| Loretta Young | Julia Brougham |
| David Niven | Bishop Henry Brougham |
| Monty Woolley | Professor Wutheridge |
| James Gleason | Sylvester |
| Gladys Cooper | Agnes Hamilton |
Good to know: Won the Academy Award for Best Sound from five Oscar nominations.
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