The Bishop's Wife [DVD] [1947]
- SKU: 1437093
- Release Date: 01/15/2013
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Synopsis
When Episcopalian bishop Henry Brougham (David Niven) prays for divine guidance in his efforts to raise the necessary funds for a new cathedral, his prayers are answered in the form of a handsome, personable guardian angel named Dudley (Cary Grant). Establishing himself as a Yuletide guest in the Brougham home, Dudley arouses the ire of Henry, who, unaware that his visitor is from Up Above, assumes that Dudley has designs on the bishop's wife Julia (Loretta Young). Eventually, the lives of both Henry and Julia are agreeably altered by the presence of the affable angel: He regains the "common touch" he'd almost lost, while she realizes anew how much she truly loves her husband. Adapted by Robert E. Sherwood and Robert Bercovicci from a novel by Robert Nathan, The Bishop's Wife was remade in 1996 as The Preacher's Wife, with Denzel Washington, Whitney Houston and Courtney B. Vance. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Cast & Crew
Cary Grant - Dudley
Loretta Young - Julia Brougham
David Niven - Henry Brougham
Monty Woolley - Prof. Wutheridge
Gladys Cooper - Mrs. Hamilton
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Classic Christmas film
Cary is an angel!
June 30, 2017Fun old movie with Cary Grant. Great to add to my collection!
I would recommend this to a friend
wonderful holiday movie
January 21, 2017I first viewed this movie during 12-16. It was such a good one that I knew I had to add it to our holiday movie collection.
I would recommend this to a friend
Awesome dvd price
November 17, 2016This was an excellent price for a movie that is one of my all time favorites.
I would recommend this to a friend
good holiday movie
December 28, 2015I would recommend to a friend. Good holiday movie.
I would recommend this to a friend
holiday movie
March 29, 2015my wife wanted this and it is a classic for the older generation
I would recommend this to a friend
Good movie-wish it was colorized
January 7, 2015This is a very good movie. The online description did not say it was "black 'n white'. Bought the BluRay version and it is a much better picture quality then VHS. Wish it was colorized.
I would recommend this to a friend
Excellent Christmas movie
January 10, 2014This has become one of my favorite Christmas movies and I was very excited for it to be released on Blu-ray. Overall, the picture and sound are both very clear. Although the only extra is a trailer, I'm still happy just to have the film in HD. It should also be noted that there was a mastering error in the first pressing of the disc which caused a video glitch just before the 30 minute mark where a 2 second clip of a different scene is inserted. This only affects the video. It's not really a big deal as there's no dialogue during this scene, but it's something to be aware of. Warner Bros. has corrected the error and is sending out replacement discs. They sent one out to me immediately after contacting them.
I would recommend this to a friend
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There's a reason this film was a Best Picture nominee!! No matter how many times I see it, a great film. Far superior to "The Preacher's Wife" remake.
I would recommend this to a friend