The Bishop’s Wife
Dvd Collection – Main Level – COMEDY BIS
Bishop Henry Brougham (David Niven) has everything a man could want: a beautiful wife and daughter, a wonderful job, and the prospect of building a new and magnificent cathedral. Unfortunately the funds for this new venture come with strings attached. Should Henry sell out just to have enough money for a big new building? This dilemma is so trying on his spirit that he prays to God for guidance. Soon guidance does appear, in the form of a handsome and kind angel named Dudley who is played magnificently by Cary Grant. Henry is very doubtful that Dudley is an angel, but all those around Henry are enchanted by Dudley including Henry’s beautiful and neglected young wife Julia (Loretta Young). Dudley helps Julia feel happiness again, and he even softens the heart of a cold Mrs. Hamilton--the donor for the cathedral. Everyone believes in his special ways except Henry. Will Henry grow to believe that Dudley is an angel? Most importantly, will Henry realize that his family is his most important endeavor before it is too late?
A classic Christmas movie, The Bishop’s Wife is very heart-warming and pure. The Christmas scenes are shot beautifully and should put anyone in a holiday mood! An interesting tidbit about the movie is that the actor (Robert J. Anderson) who played young George Bailey in another Christmas classic It’s a Wonderful Life has a funny and short scene with Cary Grant in The Bishop’s Wife. If you are looking for a movie with holiday cheer and an uplifting message then The Bishop’s Wife is the movie for you!