7.1The Bishop's Wife · 1947
The Bishop's Wife (1947) is a Comedy / Fantasy / Drama film directed by Henry Koster, starring Cary Grant, Loretta Young, David Niven.
ComedyFantasyDramaRomance
7.1Overview
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.
Cast
Cary Grant, Loretta Young, David Niven, Monty Woolley, James Gleason, Gladys Cooper, Elsa Lanchester, Sara Haden
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What is "The Bishop's Wife" about?
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.
When was "The Bishop's Wife" released?
The Bishop's Wife was released in 1947.
Who stars in "The Bishop's Wife"?
The cast includes Cary Grant, Loretta Young, David Niven, Monty Woolley.
