Drama ·Comedy · United States of America · 1945 · 2h 6m

The Bells of St. Mary's

The Bells of St. Mary's poster
Director
Leo McCarey
Cast
Bing Crosby as Father Chuck O'Malley Ingrid Bergman as Sister Mary Benedict Henry Travers as Horace P. Bogardus William Gargan as Joe Gallagher Ruth Donnelly as Sister Michael Joan Carroll as Patsy Gallagher
Crew
George Barnes — Director of Photography Harry Marker — Editor Robert Emmett Dolan — Original Music Composer Dudley Nichols — Screenplay Leo McCarey — Story Leo McCarey — Producer
Tagline

The Whole World's in Tune... with Bing and Bergman together at their most brilliant best!

Synopsis

Father O'Malley 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.

Trailer The Bells of St. Mary's — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
nunpriestschoolblack and whitechurchcatholiclightheartedgentle
Key Collaborators
Leo McCarey Director George Barnes Director of Photography Harry Marker Editor Robert Emmett Dolan Original Music Composer Dudley Nichols Screenplay Leo McCarey Story Leo McCarey Producer Edith Head Costume Design
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