The Bells of St. Mary's (1945)
Overview
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.
Cast
Bing Crosby
Father Chuck O'Malley
Ingrid Bergman
Sister Mary Benedict
Henry Travers
Horace P. Bogardus
William Gargan
Joe Gallagher
Ruth Donnelly
Sister Michael
Joan Carroll
Patsy Gallagher
Martha Sleeper
Mary Gallagher
Rhys Williams
Dr. McKay
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With the possible exception of Julie Andrews, I don't think I've seen anyone more suited to the role of a nun than Ingrid Bergman. Here she runs the eponymous school for young children. The arrival of the new Father "O'Malley" (Bing Crosby) causes a few ripples - they gently clash on the approach to educating the children, but for the most part remain focused on trying to get their neighbour "Mr. Bogardus" (Henry Travers) to donate a building he owns next door, so the school can extend. Essentially an engaging triple-hander, this is an enjoyable feel-good film that demonstrates the skills of all three, very much in their element, with a solidly uplifting story and the odd bit of crooning from Crosby. It is a bit too long, but the ending is a little heart-rending - if also just a bit dragged out - and it has something of a Christmas feel to it that makes it easy to watch.
