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The Bells of St. Mary's

The Bells of St. Mary's

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

Part of Father O'Malley Collection

1945•2h 6m•6.8/10
DramaComedy

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6.8/10(148)

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.

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Production

RKO Radio Pictures, Rainbow Productions

Language

EN

Status

Released

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Cast

Bing Crosby

Bing Crosby

Father Chuck O'Malley

Ingrid Bergman

Ingrid Bergman

Sister Mary Benedict

Henry Travers

Henry Travers

Horace P. Bogardus

William Gargan

William Gargan

Joe Gallagher

Ruth Donnelly

Ruth Donnelly

Sister Michael

Joan Carroll

Joan Carroll

Patsy Gallagher

Martha Sleeper

Martha Sleeper

Mary Gallagher

Rhys Williams

Rhys Williams

Dr. McKay

Richard Tyler

Eddie Breen

Una O'Connor

Una O'Connor

Mrs. Breen

Edward Coch Jr.

Baby Jesus (uncredited)

Aina Constant

Nun (uncredited)

Jimmy Crane

Luther (uncredited)

Gwen Crawford

Nun (uncredited)

Bobby Dolan Jr.

Bobby (uncredited)

Jimmie Dundee

Cabbie (uncredited)

Bobby Frasco

Tommy Smith (uncredited)

Matt McHugh

Matt McHugh

Sporting Goods Salesman (uncredited)

Peggy McKim

Schoolgirl (uncredited)

Betty Jean Nichols

Schoolgirl (uncredited)

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