The Bishop's Wife

Starring:Cary Grant, Loretta Young, David Niven, Monty Woolley, James Gleason, Gladys Cooper, Elsa Lanchester, Sara Haden, Karolyn Grimes, Tito Vuolo, Regis Toomey, Sarah Edwards, Margaret McWade, Anne O'Neal, Ben Erway, Erville Alderson, Bobby Anderson (II), Teddy Infuhr, Eugene Borden, Almira Sessions
Director: Henry Koster
Studio: Hbo Home Video
Product Type: DVD

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Perhaps if The Bishop's Wife had lapsed on its copyright and fallen into the public domain like It's a Wonderful Life, it would be as much a Christmas staple as that classic. It certainly deserves to be. Dudley (Cary Grant) is an angel sent down by the prayers of a new bishop (David Niven). The bishop is trying to build a new cathedral, and he's so entrenched in his fundraising that he's watching his own marriage crumble around him. Loretta Young is devoted, moist-eyed, and basically a great date for the tempted Dudley. They drink in the afternoon, go skating at night, and make impulse buys. The skating sequence beats mightily on one's suspension of disbelief, but the rest of the film is an absolute joy. Grant is suave, worldly, and enchanting. A wonderful present for anyone who has not seen it. --Keith Simanton

Description

Heavenly bells are ringing, jubilant choirs are singing and Christmas joy is blanketing the world like freshly fallen snow. But the Yuletide spirit has yet to warm Bishop Henry Brougham's Victorian home. Struggling to raise funds for a new cathedral, the preoccupied young clergyman has neglected his loving wife Julia, and now only divine intervention can save their marriage! But the powerful and handsome angel sent from above has a mind of his own and teaching mortal Henry an immortal lesson inromance isn't all he's got planned! Starring Oscar(r) winners* Cary Grant, Loretta Young and David Niven, and featuring "a stellar supporting cast" (The Hollywood Reporter) that includes James Gleason and Monty Woolley, this delightful romantic comedy is wondrous, witty andtruly divine! *Grant, Honorary Oscar (1969); Young, Actress, The Farmer's Daughter (1947); Niven, Actor, Separate Tables (1958)

Customer Reviews:

The Bishop's Wife.......2007-06-25

Nominated for Best Film at the 1947 Oscars, Henry Koster's sweet, thoroughly charming "Bishop's Wife" was a big crowd-pleaser in its day, and has since become one of our more cherished holiday films. Cary Grant was never smoother playing Dudley, the most debonair of angels. Co-starring David Niven and a dazzling Loretta Young as the title character, this joyful, witty film still has something to say about keeping the spirit of Christmas alive all year round.

Touched by an Angel - A Heart Warming Story .......2007-06-05

If you are looking for a movie to watch on Christmas day with your family, you must include this heart warming story about an angel who intervene the busy lives of an Episcopalian bishop named Henry Brougham (David Niven) and his wife Julia (Loretta Young). This movie is set in Yuletide spirit with bells ringing, choir singing, Christmas wreaths decorating the walls of churches, homes, shops and buildings, and streets and neighborhoods covered with fresh snow. During this time, an angel named Dudley (Cary Grant) enters the lives of the bishop and his wife as an office assistant. At the Victorian home of Bishop Henry not everything is going well. Years of neglect about his own family left Julia on her own while the bishop is busy raising funds for a new cathedral. Dudley's attentiveness, charm, and sheer magical powers drive Julia to him, but Dudley is only interested in helping Henry to get back with Julia. The writers have cleverly crafted many moments between Dudley and Julia that would be purely romantic, but writers did not forget to remind us that Dudley is an angel and he is not romancing Julia. Several instances of walking down the street, driving in the country and having lunch at local cafeteria makes her feel that she is appreciated as a woman. The magical ice-skating scene where Dudley charms everyone with his skating ability, and helps Julia to glide on ice is a memorable scene of the movie.

Dudley's "angelic" effect is felt by many: He touches the lives of people he comes in contact with. As the friendship between Julia and Dudley becomes strong, Henry begins to feel that Dudley is a devil trying to steal his wife, but soon all ends well when Dudley completes his job by helping Henry to raise money for the cathedral. Cary Grant is spectacular and charms not only Julia but many viewers. I was most impressed by the performance of Julia who is attracted to Dudley; she is tender, romantic, and vulnerable, yet she also knows that she is a wife and a mother.

Did you see an Angel?.......2007-03-19

When movies didn't have to be edited. This is a classic Christmas movie, good family movie. I don't want to give it away. You'll just have to see it.

An under appreciated classic.......2007-02-05

This is without doubt one of the finest Christmas flicks ever made. Cary Grant just does Cary Grant sooooo Well. I highly recommend this movie once you have watched Grinch and Elve too many times...this will help you get back into the true holiday spirit.

Best Christmas movie !!!!!!.......2007-02-04

I and my family as well as friends I have shared this with we all just love it!!!!!! Preformances are wonderful!!!! And one that inspires the true feelings and meaning of Christmas !!!! A MUST have!!! Start your tradition now!!! Thank you

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O'Hara's Wife
Ed Asner Rules!! Great Film!!

O'Hara's Wife
Starring: Edward Asner , Mariette Hartley , Jodie Foster , Perry Lang , and Tom Bosley
Director: William Bartman
Manufacturer: Platinum Disc
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Customer Reviews:

O'Hara's Wife.......2006-08-21

I love this movie - it is one of my favorite, but the DVD that I received was so bad, that I can't stand to watch it. The music and pictures are so muffled and distorted that it ruins the whole movie. It looks like it was copied off of a very worn out VHS. I ordered one for my sister at the same time and hers is just as bad, so it isn't just a faulty DVD.

Ed Asner Rules!! Great Film!!.......2004-01-07

Ed Asner rules as a workaholic whose wife suddenly dies and comes back to haunt him to slow down and start to spend more time with his family.Also starring Mariete Hartly and Jodie Foster.It's a great film!!

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The Bishop's Wife
Touched by an Angel - A Heart Warming Story
Did you see an Angel?
An under appreciated classic
Best Christmas movie !!!!!!

The Bishop's Wife [Region 2]
Starring: Cary Grant , Loretta Young , David Niven , Monty Woolley , and James Gleason
Director: Henry Koster
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Customer Reviews:

The Bishop's Wife.......2007-06-25

Touched by an Angel - A Heart Warming Story .......2007-06-05

Did you see an Angel?.......2007-03-19

When movies didn't have to be edited. This is a classic Christmas movie, good family movie. I don't want to give it away. You'll just have to see it.

An under appreciated classic.......2007-02-05

Best Christmas movie !!!!!!.......2007-02-04

Average customer rating:

The Bishop's Wife
Touched by an Angel - A Heart Warming Story
Did you see an Angel?
An under appreciated classic
Best Christmas movie !!!!!!

The Bishop's Wife
Starring: Cary Grant , Loretta Young , David Niven , Monty Woolley , and James Gleason
Director: Henry Koster
Manufacturer: Hbo Home Video
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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Christmas in Connecticut
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Miracle on 34th Street (Special Edition)
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ASIN: 6304698755
Release Date: 1997-11-19

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A Christmas perennial from 1947, this comedy/fantasy stars Cary Grant as Dudley, an angel who works his heavenly magic on an Episcopalian bishop (David Niven) who is struggling to raise money for a new church and who has grown distant from his wife (Loretta Young). While Young remains unaware of the angel's benevolent influence, this light comedy unfolds with abundant charm and lasting appeal. Featuring engaging performances from its stellar cast, The Bishop's Wife inspired the 1996 remake The Preacher's Wife, starring Denzel Washington and Whitney Houston. --Jeff Shannon

Customer Reviews:

The Bishop's Wife.......2007-06-25

Touched by an Angel - A Heart Warming Story .......2007-06-05

Did you see an Angel?.......2007-03-19

When movies didn't have to be edited. This is a classic Christmas movie, good family movie. I don't want to give it away. You'll just have to see it.

An under appreciated classic.......2007-02-05

Best Christmas movie !!!!!!.......2007-02-04

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