The Bishop's Wife (1947)
The Bishop's Wife is a 1947 comedy movie directed by Henry Koster, with a running time of 1h 49m. It stars Cary Grant, Loretta Young and David Niven.
An Episcopal Bishop, Henry Brougham, has been working for months on the plans for an elaborate new cathedral which he hopes will be paid for primarily by a wealthy, stubborn widow. He is losing sight of his family and of why he became a churchman in the 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, both at work and in his family's affections, as Christmas approaches.
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What is The Bishop's Wife about?
An Episcopal Bishop, Henry Brougham, has been working for months on the plans for an elaborate new cathedral which he hopes will be paid for primarily by a wealthy, stubborn widow. He is losing sight of his family and of why he became a churchman in the 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, both at work and in his family's affections, as Christmas approaches.
When was The Bishop's Wife released?
The Bishop's Wife was released on 25 December 1947.
How long is The Bishop's Wife?
The Bishop's Wife runs 1h 49m.
Who made The Bishop's Wife?
The Bishop's Wife was directed by Henry Koster.
Where can I watch The Bishop's Wife?
The Bishop's Wife is available on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, BYUtv, Hoopla, Kanopy and Plex.
Where to watch The Bishop's Wife
Stream: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Watch free: BYUtv, Hoopla, Kanopy
Watch free with ads: Plex, The Roku Channel, Tubi TV, YouTube Free
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Cary Grant as Dudley
- Loretta Young as Julia Brougham
- David Niven as Henry Brougham
- Monty Woolley as Professor Wutheridge
- James Gleason as Sylvester
- Gladys Cooper as Mrs. Hamilton
- Elsa Lanchester as Matilda
- Sara Haden as Mildred Cassaway
- Karolyn Grimes as Debby Brougham
- Tito Vuolo as Maggenti
- Regis Toomey as Mr. Miller
- Sarah Edwards as Mrs. Duffy
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