The Bishop's Wife

Film - 1947 - Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

The story

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.

Directed by

Henry Koster

Starring

Cary Grant, Loretta Young, David Niven, Monty Woolley, James Gleason, Gladys Cooper

Where to watch

prime

Ratings

IMDb 7.6 out of 10