
Release Date
Original Release
December 25, 1947
1h 49m
The Bishop's Wife (1947)
Overview
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.
Director

Henry Koster
Department: Directing
Cast

Cary Grant
Dudley

Loretta Young
Julia Brougham

David Niven
Henry Brougham

Monty Woolley
Professor Wutheridge

James Gleason
Sylvester

Gladys Cooper
Mrs. Hamilton

Elsa Lanchester
Matilda

Sara Haden
Mildred Cassaway

Karolyn Grimes
Debby Brougham

Tito Vuolo
Maggenti
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