The Bells of St. Mary's
More About The Bells of St. Mary's
Overview
This GOING MY WAY sequel stars Bing Crosby, reprising his role as worldly-wise Father Chuck O'Malley, and introduces Crosby's beloved song "Aren't You Glad You're You?" Father O'Malley is transferred to the soon-to-be-condemned school run by Sister Benedict (Ingrid Bergman), and the two quickly match wits and stubbornness, eventually finding a middle ground. A surprisingly light touch of sentimentality and humor gives this film by director Leo McCarey a glow of genuine feeling that effortlessly captures viewers' hearts.
Though the debate still rages over which Father O'Malley film is better (GOING MY WAY or THE BELLS OF ST. MARY'S), the two films' nominations in back-to-back years for the Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Song Academy Awards declare that both films are a treat to watch.
Awards:
1945 - Academy Awards - Best Sound Recording Winner
Main Cast & Crew
Leo McCarey - Director
Bing Crosby
Ingrid Bergman
Henry Travers
William Gargan
Ruth Donnelly
Joan Carroll
Martha Sleeper
Rhys Williams
