The Bells of St. Mary’s

The Bells of St. Mary’s

Year: 1945

Runtime: 126 mins

Language: English

Director: Leo McCarey

ComedyDramaFaith and religionStudent coming-of-age challengesHoliday joy and heartwarming Christmas

Bing Crosby and Ingrid Bergman star as Father O’Malley and Sister Benedict. Father O’Malley is assigned to St. Mary’s, a dilapidated parochial school on the brink of demolition. He joins forces with the spirited Sister Benedict to save the school, but their opposing methods—his pragmatic tactics versus her idealistic zeal—lead to frequent, good‑natured quarrels that add humor to their earnest campaign.

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