The Bishop's Wife

An Episcopal Bishop, Henry Brougham, has been working for months on the plans for an elaborate new cathedral which he hopes will be paid for primarily by a wealthy, stubborn widow. He is losing sight of his family and of why he became a churchman in the first place. Enter Dudley, an angel sent to help him. Dudley does help everyone he meets, but not necessarily in the way they would have preferred. With the exception of Henry, everyone loves him, but Henry begins to believe that Dudley is there to replace him, both at work and in his family's affections, as Christmas approaches.

Tagline

“Have you heard about Cary and the bishop's wife?”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Comedy, Fantasy, Drama, Romance

Director

Henry Koster

Original Language

EN

What is The Bishop's Wife about?

An Episcopal Bishop, Henry Brougham, has been working for months on the plans for an elaborate new cathedral which he hopes will be paid for primarily by a wealthy, stubborn widow. He is losing sight of his family and of why he became a churchman in the first place. Enter Dudley, an angel sent to help him. Dudley does help everyone he meets, but not necessarily in the way they would have preferred. With the exception of Henry, everyone loves him, but Henry begins to believe that Dudley is there to replace him, both at work and in his family's affections, as Christmas approaches.

Who directed The Bishop's Wife?

The Bishop's Wife was directed by Henry Koster.

When was The Bishop's Wife released?

The Bishop's Wife was released on December 25, 1947.

How long is The Bishop's Wife?

The Bishop's Wife has a runtime of 1h 49m.

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