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Plot: An episcopal Bishop, Henry Brougham, has been working for months on the plans for a new cathedral paid for by a stubborn widow. He is losing sight of his family and of why he became a churchman in the...( read more read more... ) first place. Enter Dudley, an angel sent to help him. Dudley does help everyone he meets, but not necessarily in the way they would have preferred. With the exception of Henry, everyone loves him, but Henry begins to believe that Dudley is there to replace him, at work, and in his families affections, as Christmas approaches.

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  • 2.0 Stars
    MCT:
    October 5, 2008
    I was unimpressed and bored by this film. Sure, Cary Grant had some "moments" and the idea was good enough but the execution didn't cut it.
  • 4.5 Stars
    MCT:
    September 23, 2008
    Amusing, entertaining a good christmas movie, whatever they say about Angel Dudley i still like it, well maybe being imperfect just means that even angel can fall in love (oopps should they?) the skating rink scenes is what i love the most. I love Niven and Young too the acting is very subtle but very effective
  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    May 18, 2008
    Fabulous Christmas classic. Who wouldn't be charmed by Cary Grant, especially when he's an angel (a real one!)
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    MCT:
    April 22, 2008
    I loved this movie! Cary Grant played an angel, that came to helpe Loretta's husband be thankful for what he had, by changing his attitude!
  • 2.5 Stars
    MCT:
    February 12, 2008
    So, the movie was just o.k. I thought it was going to be a lot better. It is one of my sister's favorites and I respect her a lot but she and I do have different views on life. The movie was o.k., just o.k.
  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    January 10, 2008
    This is another of those films where you find yourself saying, "Why don't they make them like this anymore?"
  • 3.5 Stars
    MCT:
    January 9, 2008
    This movie was a breath of fresh air. just about the time I was becoming disheartened with all the Christmas movies that highlight chaos and stress, I turn on TCM and was finally introduced to this gem. I had been wanting to see "The Bishop's Wife" for quite some time, and even avoided the remake, "The Preacher's Wife", because I wanted to see the original first. I was pleasantly surprised by it's sweet, simple, subtle charm. A real lesson in what matters most. I can't help but wonder though, if this was also the inspiration for "City Of Angels".
  • 4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    December 19, 2007
    Just a charming old film. Cary Grant was a dreamy angel...If I'd of come across him - he'd have probably lost his wings.
    ; -)
  • 4.5 Stars
    MCT:
    October 28, 2007
    Cary plays an angel to help out a bishop(David Niven)and his wife(Loretta Young)who needs a bit of supreme intervention. nice film usually played during Christmas.
  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    September 10, 2007
    I absolutely adore this movie. Definitely going on the list of my Christmas traditions...and I wish an angel that looked like Cary Grant would come to my aid.
  • 3.0 Stars
    MCT:
    July 5, 2007
    Charming festive fantasy in which angel Cary Grant comes to earth to the aid of bishop David Niven who has began to question his faith. Spiritual without being preachy, good-natured and amusing, with a fun turn from cantankerous Monty Woolley who gets most of the best lines. Fans of It's A Wonderful Life will enjoy it, and it was remade (badly) as The Preacher's Wife.
  • 4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    June 18, 2007
    lovely cary grant film this is the original the re-make was called the preachers wife with whitney houston which was just as good.
  • 4.5 Stars
    MCT:
    May 4, 2007
    The original version of this simple, sweet story is one of my perennial Christmas favorites. All three leads are expertly cast (despite Niven and Grant having swapped roles before filming!), and the message, while religious, can appeal to everyone. What the remake made saccharine and overt is here presented with a magical sentimentality already ten years out of its era, and this keeps the film light, fresh and for the most part, timeless.
  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    March 23, 2007
    Im not 1` 4 Rom antic Comedys but seeing as this 1 has CG in it i gave it a go & was quite surprised & liked it quite a lot
  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    January 23, 2007
    All of the Cristmas classics are great. This is such a great story and you can't beat the original.
  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    December 28, 2006
    This is one of my favorite Christmas movies ever... Cary Grant is awesome. I reccomend this movie to everyone.
  • 3.0 Stars
    MCT:
    October 22, 2006
    This movie is actually pretty decent. For some reason most people only know of the Whitney Houston remake.....*shudders*.

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  • Rated: (Unrated)
  • Directed by: Henry Koster
  • Genres: Drama, Comedy, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Classics
  • Released: December 9, 1947
  • DVD Released: March 6, 2001

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