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The Bells of St. Mary's
“The Whole World's in Tune... with Bing and Bergman together at their most brilliant best!”
6.8 / 10• 1945• 2h 6m•NR• English
DramaComedy
Storyline
Father O'Malley is sent to St. Mary's, a run-down parochial school on the verge of condemnation. He and Sister Benedict work together in an attempt to save the school, though their differing methods often lead to good-natured disagreements.
Cast & Crew
Bing Crosby
Father O'Malley
Lead
Ingrid Bergman
Sister Mary Benedict
Henry Travers
Horace P. Bogardus
William Gargan
Joe Gallagher
Ruth Donnelly
Sister Michael
Joan Carroll
Patsy Gallagher
Martha Sleeper
Mary Gallagher
Rhys Williams
Dr. McKay
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Leo McCarey's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Bells of St. Mary's is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
