Description |
1 videodisc (126 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in. |
Series |
Universal Cinema classics.
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System Details |
DVD, region 1, full screen (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 2.0 mono., dual-layer, NTSC. |
Cast |
Bing Crosby, Barry Fitzgerald, Frank McHugh, James Brown, Jean Heather, Gene Lockhart, Porter Hall, Fortunio Bonanova, Risë Stevens, Eily Malyon, Robert Mitchell Boychoir. |
Credits |
Director of photography, Lionel Lindon ; editor, LeRoy Stone ; music, Jimmy Van Heusen ; lyrics, Johnny Burke. |
Note |
Originally released as a motion picture in 1944. |
Audience |
Not rated. |
Summary |
Father O'Malley is a young priest, new to an established but financially flailing parish. When his philosophies on how to relieve the parish's financial troubles come into conflict with those of crumudgeonly Father Fitzgibbon, the result is a timeless story of patience, compromise and understanding. |
Note |
Special features: Exclusive introduction by "Turner Classic Movies" host and film historian Robert Osborne; theatrical trailer. |
Awards |
Academy Awards, 1945: Best Picture ; Best Director (Leo McCarey) ; Best Actor (Bing Crosby) ; Best Supporting Actor (Barry Fitzgerald) ; Best Song, Original Song (Jimmy Van Heusen, Johnny Burke) ; Best writing, Original Story (Leo McCarey) ; Best writing, Screenplay (Frank Butler, Frank Cavett) |
Language |
English dialogue, French subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing. |
Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
Subject |
Priests -- United States -- Drama.
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Debt -- United States -- Drama.
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Philosophy, American -- 20th century -- Drama.
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Interpersonal conflict -- Drama.
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Genre/Form |
Feature films.
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Comedy films.
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Musical films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Added Author |
Butler, Frank, 1890-1967.
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Cavett, Frank.
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McCarey, Leo.
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Crosby, Bing, 1903-1977.
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Fitzgerald, Barry, 1888-1961.
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McHugh, Frank, 1899-1981.
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Brown, James, 1920-1992.
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Heather, Jean.
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Lockhart, Gene, 1891-1957.
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Hall, Porter, 1888-1953.
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Bonanova, Fortunio, 1895-1969.
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Stevens, Risë, 1913-2013.
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Van Heusen, Jimmy, 1913-1990.
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Burke, Johnny, 1908-1964.
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Paramount Pictures, Inc.
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Universal Studios Home Entertainment (Firm)
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Standard No. |
025193236920 |
Music No. |
61032369 Universal Studios Home Entertainment |
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