Welcome Stranger
"They're Back!... They're Better!"
Originally released in 1947. Welcome Stranger is a comedy film. directed by Elliott Nugent.
Starring Bing Crosby, Joan Caulfield, and Barry Fitzgerald
Synopsis
Crusty Dr. McRory of Fallbridge, Maine, hires his vacation replacement sight unseen. Alas, he and young singing Doctor Jim Pearson don't hit it off; but once he meets teacher Trudy Mason, Pearson is delighted to stay. The locals, taking their cue from McRory, cold-shoulder Pearson, especially Trudy's stuffy fiancé. But then, guess who needs an emergency appendectomy?
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 13, 1947
78 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Bing Crosby
as Dr. James 'Jim' Pearson
Joan Caulfield
as Trudy Mason
Barry Fitzgerald
as Dr. Joseph McRory
Wanda Hendrix
as Emily Walters
Frank Faylen
as Bill Walters
Elizabeth Patterson
as Mrs. Gilley
Robert Shayne
as Roy Chesley
Larry Young
as Dr. Ronnie Jenks
Percy Kilbride
as Nat Dorkas
Charles Dingle
as Charles 'C.J.' Chesley
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Welcome Stranger about?
Crusty Dr. McRory of Fallbridge, Maine, hires his vacation replacement sight unseen. Alas, he and young singing Doctor Jim Pearson don't hit it off; but once he meets teacher Trudy Mason, Pearson i...
Who directed Welcome Stranger?
Welcome Stranger was directed by Elliott Nugent.
How long is Welcome Stranger?
Welcome Stranger has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was Welcome Stranger released?
Welcome Stranger was released on June 13, 1947 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Welcome Stranger?
The main cast of Welcome Stranger includes Bing Crosby, Joan Caulfield, Barry Fitzgerald, Wanda Hendrix, Frank Faylen.