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The Bells of St. Mary's

The Bells of St. Mary's

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

19456.82h 6m

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.

Directed by Leo McCarey
Written by Dudley Nichols, Leo McCarey
Produced by Leo McCarey
Box Office0Revenue: $21.3M

Top Cast

Bing Crosby

Bing Crosby

Father Chuck O'Malley

Ingrid Bergman

Ingrid Bergman

Sister Mary Benedict

Henry Travers

Henry Travers

Horace P. Bogardus

William Gargan

William Gargan

Joe Gallagher

Ruth Donnelly

Ruth Donnelly

Sister Michael

Joan Carroll

Joan Carroll

Patsy Gallagher

Martha Sleeper

Martha Sleeper

Mary Gallagher

Rhys Williams

Rhys Williams

Dr. McKay

R

Richard Tyler

Eddie Breen

Una O'Connor

Una O'Connor

Mrs. Breen

Themes & Keywords

nunpriestschoolblack and whitechurchcatholiclightheartedgentle

About The Bells of St. Mary's

The Bells of St. Mary's is a drama, comedy film released in 1945 exploring themes of nun, priest, school, black and white, church, catholic. Directed by Leo McCarey, it stars Bing Crosby, Ingrid Bergman, Henry Travers. 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.

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