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The Bells of St. Mary's (1945)

★ 7.2Approved126 minDirector: Leo McCarey

1945 film by Leo McCarey

The Bells of St. Mary's is a 1945 American comedy-drama film produced and directed by Leo McCarey and starring Bing Crosby and Ingrid Bergman. Written by Dudley Nichols and based on a story by McCarey, the film is about a priest and a nun who, despite their good-natured rivalry, try to save their parochial school from being shut down. The character Father O'Malley had been previously portrayed by Crosby in the 1944 film Going My Way, for which he won the Academy Award for Best Actor. The film was produced by Leo McCarey's production company, Rainbow Productions.

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What is The Bells of St. Mary's about?
The Bells of St. Mary's (1945) — 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
Is The Bells of St. Mary's based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Bells of St. Mary's scary?
Content rating: Approved. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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