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This review refers to the MGM(2001) DVD edition of “The Bishop’s Wife”(1947) ……
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No Classic Holiday collection should be without this joyous yarn. It stars a devine Cary Grant,a elegant Loretta Young, and a “doubting” David Niven.
As Christmas approaches, Bishop Henry Broughm is feeling the pressure of raising money to form a Cathedral. The money is out there, a wealthy woman has volunteered to contribute what’s needed to complete the task. But…there’s a obtain….it must be done her plot..and Henry must choose whether to get and set his principles aside or decline and have no Cathedral. He is so preoccupied with this pickle that Julia, his wife feels she is losing him. Henry prays for guidance…and it arrives..in the fabricate of one natty angel…”Dudley”.
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Dudley has got his work crop out for him with this asignment. Henry is a tough case. But along the contrivance of trying to tell the Bishop of the joys of life(not to mention all the hungry people the money could feed),Dudley, played by Cary Grant touches the lives of all those around him.Most of the women are simply in scare of his prescence(I would be too!),an aging history scholar(played impeccably by Monty Woolley) finds a renewed zest for life and even a cynical cab driver is reformed by the mere prescence of Dudley. But can Dudley win through to Henry in time to restore his incredible marriage to Julia? ….Can even an Angel resist the charms of Loretta Young? You’ll be smiling all the map through this touching, classic Christmas myth finding out.
The supporting cast are legends in their bear rights…As I mentioned Monty Woolley derive touched by this angel as does James Gleason, Gladys Cooper and Elsa Lanchester.It is directed by Henry Coster.
The DVD, although not as prsiteen as some other films of this era(“Casablana”, “It’s A Amazing Life”),presented a nice report of this 56 year archaic film. I concept the Shadowy and White images were appealing and certain. Not quite as intelligent as the others, but an delightful understanding none the less. The sound does need to be turned up quite a bit more than usual, but the dialouge always distinguishable and the fine music added greatly to the epic. The DVD gives the choice of “Chace Stereo” or the new mono.I viewed it in the ‘Chace’, and my DVD decoded it in Digital 1.0) .There is an origianl theatrical trailer which is actually fun to behold. And..if you judge the film transfer is not the greatest, compare it to this trailer….what a dissimilarity.It may be viewed in French and Spanish,and also has subtitles in those languages as well…but no subtitles or captions in English for those that might need them..this classic should be made for all to appreciate! For this reason alone, I am going with 4 stars(instead of 5) for the package.
A Classic Christmas myth that’s spacious to gape anytime of the year!……savor….Laurie
also recommended:
Christmas Collector’s Pack (The Bells of St. Mary’s / It’s a Incredible Life)
A Christmas Carol(astounding audio book on CD)
This genlte film, based on Robert Nathan’s magnificent fable, has the warmth of a cup of hot cider by the fireplace during a wintry December day. There is something tranquil and magical about it, like the hush of the world when it snows. Cary Grant and Loretta Young are a joy to search for together, their easy chemistry as welcome as popcorn balls and candy canes.
Directed by Henry Koster, with some nice photography from Gregg Toland, the screenplay by Robert E. Sherwood and Leonardo Bercovici captures perfectly the sentimental fantasy feel of all Robert Nathan’s aesthetic work. Cary Grant convinced producer Samuel Goldwyn to let him represent the role of Dudley rather than the bishop, and after seeing this film, it would be difficult to imagine it any other blueprint.
Cary Grant always made everything seek easy, but fair how noteworthy work went into that illusion is exemplified by this film. Before shooting began, Grant could not ice skate, play the harp, or shriek any French. By the time “The Bishop’s Wife” was finished shooting, he could do all three. It was truly an accomplishment of fine preportions. The film itself was nominated for an Academy Award as Best Characterize, and received another nomination for Best Director.
Henry Brogham (David Niven) is a newly appointed Episcopalian bishop trying to score funds for a great cathedral he wants to design. He is selling out petite by minute to the demands of Mrs. Hamilton (Gladys Cooper), who helped win him his appointment and has the money he needs to earn his dream approach fair. But he has forgotten about his wife’s happiness in his quest to originate the massive church, and when he prays for direction from God, he gets more than he bargained for.
Cary Grant is the Angel, Dudley, who’s been sent to befriend out. Cars cessation for him and he knows the name of everyone he meets before they shriek him. Dudley is unruffled and charming, and very attractive. He has an easy procedure about him that makes everyone ecstatic. Henry’s maid, Matilda (Elsa Lanchester), is taken with him and he has a gentle carry out on everyone he comes in contact with. Henry is not as overjoyed about Dudley, however, since one of those people is his neglected wife, Julia (Loretta Young) .
Young looks dazzling framed by Gregg Toland’s soft focus photography, and is genuine as the sweet woman who misses the time Henry spent with she and their daughter, Debby (Karolyn Grimes), before he obtained his appointment. Dudley and Julia initiate to like the diminutive and astonishing things a couple in care for should fraction together, while Henry continues to fret over the cathedral. Henry has forgotten that he prayed for guidance, not a stout church.
It is snowing all through this film, and there are many sweet moments between Dudley and Julia. Fair the simple pleasure of a slouch down the street and having lunch at a familiar location are given relieve to Julia, as she is made to feel appreciated again. She finally splurges and buys the hat she’s been staring at through the shop window for weeks. It is a moment of self-worth, restored by Dudley’s attention. There is a magical ice-skating scene as Dudley makes it possible for Julia to skim like an conventional hand over the ice.
There is humor as well, Dudley making Debby’s snowballs hit their label. He also gives Sylvester (James Gleason), the cab driver, the ability to skate. Dudley explains to Julia that the only people who grow broken-down are those who are born musty, but if you are born young, you will quit that device. Dudley and Julia restore Sylvester’s faith in people.
Dudley’s gentle finish on people, however, is not minute to Julia. His visit to Mrs. Hamilton will teach a secret fancy from her past and change her plans for Henry’s cathedral. His visit with Julia’s friend, Professor Wutheridge (Monty Woolley), will inspire him to write his book and understand what he could not before. And all the time he is spending with Julia and Debby may earn Henry wrathful enough to realize what is really valuable, if it is not too behind.
There is a tender charm to this heartwarming classic. You will derive yourself smiling a lot while watching it. Some nice music by Hugo Friedhofer and the Mitchell Boychoir add to a very special atmosphere. “The Bishop’s Wife” is a reminder that it is people that matter, not a building, and the charity we give, should always originate at home, with those we care for. It is a amazing message we can impress all year long.
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