The Bells of St. Mary's (1945)
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- Unrated
- 2h 6min
- Drama
- 21 Feb 1946 (Sweden)
- Movie
At a big city Catholic school, Father O'Malley and Sister Benedict indulge in friendly rivalry, and succeed in extending the school through the gift of a building.
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Awards:
- Won 1 Oscar. Another 7 wins & 8 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| 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
(as Dickie Tyler)
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| Una O'Connor | ... |
Mrs. Breen
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| Carl R. Botefuhr | ... |
Student (uncredited)
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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 | ... |
(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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Directed by
| Leo McCarey | ||
Written by
| Dudley Nichols | ... | (screen play) |
| Leo McCarey | ... | (story) |
Produced by
| Leo McCarey | ... | producer |
Music by
| Robert Emmett Dolan | ||
Cinematography by
| George Barnes | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Harry Marker | ||
Art Direction by
| William Flannery | ||
| Albert S. D'Agostino | ... | (uncredited) |
Set Decoration by
| Darrell Silvera | ||
Costume Design by
| Edith Head | ||
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Harry Scott | ... | assistant director |
Sound Department
| James G. Stewart | ... | sound |
| Richard Van Hessen | ... | sound |
| Jacques Boutiron | ... | sound recordist (uncredited) |
| Stephen Dunn | ... | sound recordist (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Vernon L. Walker | ... | special effects |
Music Department
| Louis Kaufman | ... | musician: violin (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| David O. Selznick | ... | appears by arrangement with: Miss Bergman |
| Margherita Bagni | ... | italian voice dubbing: Ruth Donnelly (uncredited) |
| Aline Bertrand | ... | french voice dubbing: Martha Sleeper (uncredited) |
| Miranda Bonansea | ... | italian voice dubbing: Joan Carroll (uncredited) |
| Nino Camarda | ... | italian voice dubbing: Matt McHugh (uncredited) |
| Giorgio Capecchi | ... | italian voice dubbing: William Gargan (uncredited) |
| Emilio Cigoli | ... | italian voice dubbing: Bing Crosby (uncredited) |
| Renée Dandry | ... | french voice dubbing: Bobby Dolan Jr. (uncredited) |
| Jean Davy | ... | french voice dubbing: Bing Crosby (uncredited) |
| Luciano De Ambrosis | ... | italian voice dubbing: Bobby Dolan Jr. (uncredited) |
| Paula Dehelly | ... | french voice dubbing: Ingrid Bergman (uncredited) |
| Rolande Forest | ... | french voice dubbing: Edna May Wonacott (uncredited) |
| Lauro Gazzolo | ... | italian voice dubbing: Henry Travers (uncredited) |
| Daniel Gilbert | ... | french dubbing director (uncredited) |
| Micaela Giustiniani | ... | italian voice dubbing: Gwen Crawford (uncredited) |
| Raymond Loyer | ... | french voice dubbing: Matt McHugh (uncredited) |
| Héléna Manson | ... | french voice dubbing: Una O'Connor (uncredited) |
| Pierre Morin | ... | french voice dubbing: Rhys Williams (uncredited) |
| Loredana Randisi | ... | italian voice dubbing: Edna May Wonacott (uncredited) |
| Lita Recio | ... | french voice dubbing: Ruth Donnelly (uncredited) |
| Clara Ristori | ... | italian voice dubbing: Una O'Connor (uncredited) |
| Lydia Simoneschi | ... | italian voice dubbing: Ingrid Bergman (uncredited) |
| Victor Szwarc | ... | french dubbing supervisor (uncredited) |
| Wanda Tettoni | ... | italian voice dubbing: Martha Sleeper (uncredited) |
| Charlotte Vaquier | ... | french voice dubbing: Joan Carroll (uncredited) |
| Gaetano Verna | ... | italian voice dubbing: Rhys Williams (uncredited) |
| Paul Villé | ... | french voice dubbing: Henry Travers (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Rainbow Productions (presents)
Distributors
- RKO Radio Pictures (1945) (United States) (theatrical) (An RKO Radio Release)
- RKO Distributing Corporation of Canada (1946) (Canada) (theatrical)
- RKO Radio Pictures (1946) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- RKO Pictures (Australasia) (1946) (Australia) (theatrical)
- RKO Radio Pictures Argentina (1946) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- RKO Radio Films A/S (1946) (Norway) (theatrical)
- RKO Radio Pictures (1946) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- National Telefilm Associates (NTA) (1957) (United States) (theatrical) (re-release)
- Télé Monte Carlo (1981) (Monaco) (tv)
- Image Entertainment (1988) (United States) (video) (LaserDisc)
- Republic Pictures Home Video (1993) (United States) (VHS)
- Republic Pictures Home Video (1993) (United States) (VHS) (Colorized Version)
- Republic Entertainment (1998) (United States) (DVD)
- Alliance Atlantis Vivafilm (2003) (Canada) (VHS) (dubbed)
- Artisan Entertainment (2003) (United States) (DVD)
- Kinowelt Home Entertainment (2004) (Germany) (DVD)
- Maple Pictures (2006) (Canada) (DVD)
- Olive Films (2012) (Canada) (DVD)
- Olive Films (2012) (Canada) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Olive Films (2012) (United States) (DVD)
- Olive Films (2012) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Filmjuwelen (2018) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Filmjuwelen (2018) (Germany) (DVD)
- Arrow Films (2019) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray) (as Arrow Academy)
- Central Motion Picture Exchange (1948) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Jeunesse kikaku (2005) (Japan) (DVD)
- NHK Sôgô (1960) (Japan) (tv)
- NHK-BS2 (1990) (Japan) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- RCA (sound system)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Father O'Malley, the unconventional priest from 'Going My Way', continues his work for the Catholic Church. This time he 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.
Written by Greg Helton |
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| Taglines | The Whole World's in Tune . . . with Bing and Bergman together at their most brilliant best ! See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The production was overseen by a Catholic priest who served as an advisor during the shooting. While the final farewell sequence was being filmed, Bing Crosby and Ingrid Bergman decided to play a prank on him. They asked director Leo McCarey to allow one more take, and, as "Father O'Malley" and "Sister Benedict" said their last goodbyes, they embraced in a passionate kiss, while the off-screen priest/advisor jumped up roaring in protest. See more » |
| Goofs | Fr. O'Malley tells two nuns he grew up and went to school in Missouri. In "Going My Way" it was established he went to high school in East St. Louis, IL. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Hollywood: The Great Stars (1963). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Aren't You Glad You're You? See more » |
| Quotes |
Patsy Gallagher:
[standing up in class to present a report]
The Six Senses. Sister Mary Benedict: Oh, the subject I gave you was the five senses. Patsy Gallagher: Well, I chose for my subject six senses. Sister Mary Benedict: [baffled and confused] Well, go on, Patricia. Go on. Patsy Gallagher: The Six Senses: To see, to hear, to taste, to smell, to feel... to be. See more » |