The Bishop's Wife
"Have you heard about Cary and the bishop's wife?"
Originally released in 1947. The Bishop's Wife is a comedy/fantasy film. directed by Henry Koster.
Starring Cary Grant, Loretta Young, and David Niven
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 25, 1947
78 years ago
Runtime
1h 49m
109 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (271 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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 sig...
Who directed The Bishop's Wife?
The Bishop's Wife was directed by Henry Koster.
How long is The Bishop's Wife?
The Bishop's Wife has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
When was The Bishop's Wife released?
The Bishop's Wife was released on December 25, 1947 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Bishop's Wife?
The main cast of The Bishop's Wife includes Cary Grant, Loretta Young, David Niven, Monty Woolley, James Gleason.
Is The Bishop's Wife worth watching?
The Bishop's Wife has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 271 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.