He proceeded to go directly to the railroad station and took a train for France. Henry says to Julia, "We go first to the Trubshawes." hdgretzky , 01/04/2015. Customer Reviews. 7. Dejected by his efforts to raise money to build a cathedral, Bishop Henry Brougham (David Niven) beseeches heaven for guidance, and is visited immediately by Dudley (Cary Grant), who claims to be an angel. Michels is a continental restaurant with a big central station where the owner entertains the patrons making real Caesar salad in a huge wooden bowl. Dont you think shell get hurt? Julia wonders. In some areas of the country the film was perceived as being too religious and was retitled Cary and the Bishops Wife. JavaScript is disabled. Charlie Brown and Friends Get Christmas Stamp Series for 2015. Compared to today's modern CGI marvels, the special effects shown in this film might seem amateurish. Website Design by. They all seem to be wearing plaid jackets and watch caps. All but the most difficult moves were filmed by Grant and it is easily seen when a stunt double has taken his place. He helps Julia and Sylvester (a taxi driver) ice skate like pros, redecorates the Broughams' Christmas tree in a few seconds, saves an old church by restoring interest in the boys' choir, dictates to a typewriter to magically produce Henry's new sermonwithout Henry's knowledgeamong other small things. We are not enemies, but friends. He encourages Debby the daughter to have the courage to play with other kids. My Mom loved this movie, it will be hard to watch without her this year. Matilda decorates the Christmas tree. When original director William A. Seiter left the film, Henry Koster replaced him and viewed what had been shot so far. Robert E. Sherwood co-wrote the . A stinger drink is composed of cognac and white creme de menthe. Based on the novel by Robert Nathan. The film is recognized by American Film Institute in these lists: The Bishop's Wife was dramatized as a half-hour radio play on the March 1, 1948, broadcast of The Screen Guild Theater with Cary Grant, Loretta Young and David Niven in their original film roles. Soon, he realized that he had the wrong part: he should be the angel with Niven relegated to the title characters husband. The 1996 film The Preacher's Wife was a remake based on The Bishop's Wife. It's not Christmas until I watch this movie. I give you a tie.". At first he had some troubles at the studio (he didnt speak English), but eventually convinced Universal to let him make Three Smart Girls (1936) with Deanna Durbin and coached Durbin, who was 14 years old. I just couldn't buy tanned, buff Cary Grant as an angel. 91 of 97 found this interesting | Share this Koster had a window set piece brought in, and he filmed it from outside, with both looking out in the same direction, Grant behind Young. Dont worry, it wont take long. This beautiful building was once home to a succession of the Episcopal Bishops of Idaho. The Bishop's Wife - official rerelease trailer Park Circus 5.16K subscribers 46 Share 4K views 1 month ago It wouldn't be Christmas. Producer Samuel Goldwyn replaced director William A. Seiter with Henry Koster to create a completely new film. Although Julia doesn't fully understand what he's talking about, she senses what he means, and tells him it is time for him to leave. The Bishop's Wife 1947 Not Rated 1 h 49 m IMDb RATING 7.6 /10 19K YOUR RATING Rate Play trailer 2:38 1 Video 76 Photos Comedy Drama Fantasy A debonair angel comes to Earth to help an Episcopalian bishop and his wife in their quest to raise money for the new church. The Bishops' House A UNIQUE PART OF BOISE'S HERITAGE The Bishops' House was originally built on the corner of 2nd and Idaho Street, but was later moved to its present site at Old Penitentiary Road. He is author of one of the first World War II memoirs, Roosevelt and Hopkins: An Intimate History (1948) that recounts his DC years, and which was awarded the Bancroft Prize for distinguished writing in American history and a Pulitzer Prize in Biography. My wife and I both love old b&w movies but somehow we had neither of us seen this one until tonight. We must not be enemies. "The Screen Guild Theater" broadcast a 30 minute radio adaptation of the movie on March 1, 1948 with Cary Grant, Loretta Young and David Niven reprising their film roles. Verified reviews are considered more trustworthy by fellow moviegoers. So, Samuel Goldwyn decided to re-title it Cary and the Bishop's Wife for some US markets, while adding a black text box with the question "Have you heard about CARY AND THE BISHOP'S WIFE?" Each of the men who served as the head of Episcopal Diocese of Idaho lived in this home with their families while serving in the capacity as the Episcopal Bishop of Idaho. He did a series of portraits of the movie stars with whom he worked. HIS HOME NOW. The film is based on a book published in 1928 by author Robert Nathan. Theres one sequence that is breathtaking. We are not enemies, but friends. Henry Koster stated that he assisted Sherwood in re-writes and makes no mention of contributions by Leonardo Bercovici, who is credited onscreen with Robert E. Sherwood. Hollywood Reporter news items note that Eugene Turner, Fran Shore and James Clemons were cast in the film, but their appearance in the final film has not been verified. They won't be able to see your review if you only submit your rating. The Bishop and Julia sit down to evening meals made by their cook and served by their maid. Although no denomination is mentioned in the film, the characters are clearly members of the Episcopal Church. 109 minutes. In the park, the kids are riding down the hill on wooden sleds. This movie is a joy to watch as it From day one, Grant voiced his problems with the script, and stipulated re-writes. Pioneer Entertainment, His second film, One Hundred Men and a Girl (1937) with Durbin and Leopold Stokowski, put Universal, Durbin, Pasternak and himself on top. Please reference Error Code 2121 when contacting customer service. Screenplay by Robert E. Sherwood and Leonardo Bercovici. Dudley, posing as Henry's assistant, pledges to help him solve his problems. Originally Cary Grant played the bishop and David Niven the angel. This is an example of David Niven's attempt to mention the name of his friend (Michael Trubshawe) in every movie he made. Bishop Henry: All the stockings are filled all that is, except one. Great movie. Eventually Henry went to Budapest and met and married Kato Kiraly (1934). In one scene, Grant convinces Niven's wife, the radiant Loretta Young, and their crusty old cab driver to go ice-skating at night in the local park. Being Cary Grant he saw the magic in the role of the angel and being Cary Grant he got his way. Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. [11], The soundtrack has been released on compact disc.[12]. The picture was a huge success and pulled Universal from the verge of bankruptcy. It was remade into "The Preacher's Wife" starring Denzel Washington in 1996. The Bishop's Wife puts you in mind of another bit of magical fantasy, Portrait of Jenny. The Lux Radio Theatre - The Bishop's Wife (3-1-1955) Frunch Room Records 313 subscribers Subscribe 2.4K views 1 year ago Starring Cary Grant and Phyllis Thaxter in a radio adaptation of the. Tragedy struck in the personal lives of both Niven and Grant just before film began. You give me a book; I give you a tie. without a miracle! Opening credits: The characters, events and firms depicted in this photoplay are entirely fictional. He eventually accepted the change and his role as the angel was one of the most widely praised of his career. After both told Goldwyn about the "right" and "wrong" sides of their faces, Goldwyn said "Look, if I'm only getting half a face, you're only getting half a salary!" May all who read this have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy & healthy new year. Let us ask ourselves what He would wish for most. Tap "Sign me up" below to receive our weekly newsletter Incidentally, David Niven, perhaps driven by his grief and dramatic change in his personal life, wanted nothing to do with children on the set of The Bishops Wife and asked to have them kept away from him. Seattle, WA. But the usually cheerful Niven was going through his own private hell. The cast stars Cary Grant, David Niven, Loretta Young and a strong, talented supporting cast. Poor David Niven looked grouchy throughout. The movie never caries it beyond flirtatious banter and wishful thinking. The Bishops' House was originally built on the corner of 2nd and Idaho Street, but was later moved to its present site at Old Penitentiary Road. (Debby and the leader of the boys were both in Its a Wonderful Life as Zuzu and young George Bailey). He was cast at first to be Dudley, the angel. The angel doesnt perform major miracles but nudges all around him to remember their original loves and passions to regain faith in each other. She was so crazy about this film that it became a holiday Christmas ritual at home. Coming Soon. The more scandalous title increased box office receipts in some areas by as much as 25%. Copyright Fandango. 8. Remade (of a sort) almost 50 years later as "The Preacher's Wife" with Denzel Washington, Whitney Houston and Courtney B. Vance. The plot is about an angel who helps a bishop with his problems. With the help of your donations, our weary hardwoods on the main floor received repairs and a gorgeous new finish by Brad Allred and the team at Great Floors, JP2 Construction, LLC. Obvious stunt double when Dudley shows Julia how he can spin on the ice; he appears shorter and seems to be wearing dark-rimmed glasses. By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. The stocking for the child born in a manger. He was in the midst of directing a film, Das Hliche Mdchen, at that point, and having already been the victim of anti-Semitism, he knew he had to leave Germany, and soon. Michael Landon's 2nd wife was a big fan of this movie. This movie is a perfect pairing with Christmas in Connecticut with Barbara Stanwyk and Dennis Morgan. Loretta Young was borrowed from RKO for this film. 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