The Bells of St. Mary's poster

The Bells of St. Mary's( 1945)

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The Whole World's in Tune... with Bing and Bergman together at their most brilliant best!

Overview

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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Bing Crosby

      Father Chuck O'Malley

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      Ingrid Bergman

      Sister Mary Benedict

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      Henry Travers

      Horace P. Bogardus

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      William Gargan

      Joe Gallagher

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      Ruth Donnelly

      Sister Michael

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      Joan Carroll

      Patsy Gallagher

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      Martha Sleeper

      Mary Gallagher

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      Rhys Williams

      Dr. McKay

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      Richard Tyler

      Eddie Breen

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      Una O'Connor

      Mrs. Breen

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      Edward Coch Jr.

      Baby Jesus (uncredited)

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      Aina Constant

      Nun (uncredited)

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      Jimmy Crane

      Luther (uncredited)

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      Gwen Crawford

      Nun (uncredited)

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      Bobby Dolan Jr.

      Bobby (uncredited)

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      Jimmie Dundee

      Cabbie (uncredited)

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      Bobby Frasco

      Tommy Smith (uncredited)

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      Matt McHugh

      Sporting Goods Salesman (uncredited)

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      Peggy McKim

      Schoolgirl (uncredited)

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      Betty Jean Nichols

      Schoolgirl (uncredited)

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      Georgie Nokes

      Boy (uncredited)

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      Eva Novak

      Nun (uncredited)

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      Joe Palma

      Workman (uncredited)

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      Dewey Robinson

      Pedestrian Pulling Bogardus from Under Truck (uncredited)

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      Cora Shannon

      Elderly Woman (uncredited)

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      John Smith

      Choir Member (uncredited)

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      Pietro Sosso

      Blind Man (uncredited)

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      Minerva Urecal

      Landlady (uncredited)

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      Edna May Wonacott

      Delphine Ford (uncredited)

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    A review by CinemaSerf

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    Written by CinemaSerf on Fri Jul 01 2022
    With the possible exception of Julie Andrews, I don't think I've seen anyone more suited to the role of a nun than Ingrid Bergman. Here she runs the eponymous school for young children. The arrival of the new Father "O'Malley" (Bing Crosby) causes a few ripples - they gently clash on the approach to educating the children, but for the most part remain focused on trying to get their neighbour "Mr. Bogardus" (Henry Travers) to donate a building he owns next door, so the school can extend. Essentially an engaging triple-hander, this is an enjoyable feel-good film that demonstrates the skills of al...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    -

    Revenue

    21300000.00

    Keywords

    • nun
    • priest
    • school
    • black and white
    • church
    • catholic