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The Bishop's Wife
ComedyFantasyDramaRomance

THE BISHOP'S WIFE

"Have you heard about Cary and the bishop's wife?"

19471h 49m7.1 TMDb

Directed by Henry Koster

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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.

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

Movie Vibe

Suspense5
Emotion7.8
Complexity8.1
Humor6.7
Realism6.5
Action4.2
Darkness3.9

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

  • fans of character-driven stories
  • viewers looking for a fun, witty watch
  • fans of emotional, heartfelt storytelling

May not appeal to

  • those seeking nonstop action

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