Welcome Stranger
“They're Back!... They're Better!”
Synopsis
Crusty Dr. McRory of Fallbridge, Maine, hires his temporary replacement sight unseen. Alas, he and young, singing Doctor Jim Pearson don't hit it off; but once Pearson meets teacher Trudy Mason, he is delighted to stay. The locals, taking their cue from McRory, cold-shoulder Pearson, especially Trudy's stuffy fiancé. But then, guess who needs an emergency appendectomy?
Top Cast
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Bing Crosby
Dr. James 'Jim' Pearson
Joan Caulfield
Trudy Mason
Barry Fitzgerald
Dr. Joseph McRory
Wanda Hendrix
Emily Walters
Frank Faylen
Bill Walters
Elizabeth Patterson
Mrs. Gilley
Robert Shayne
Roy Chesley
Larry Young
Dr. Ronnie Jenks
Percy Kilbride
Nat Dorkas
Charles Dingle
Charles 'C.J.' Chesley
Don Beddoe
Mort Elkins
Thurston Hall
Congressman Beeker (uncredited)
Lillian Bronson
Miss Lennek
Mary Field
Secretary
Paul Stanton
Mr. Daniels
Patrick McVey
Ed Chanock
Richard M. Norman
Frank Ferguson
Crane (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 13, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 2, 2010
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elliott Nugent
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur Sheekman
- Original Score
- Robert Emmett Dolan
- Original Title
- Welcome Stranger
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elliott Nugent
Arthur Sheekman, Frank Butler
Robert Emmett Dolan
Lionel Lindon
Everett Douglas
Sol C. Siegel
Department Leadership Roster
Elliott Nugent
Director
Arthur Sheekman
Screenplay
Sol C. Siegel
Producer
Robert Emmett Dolan
Original Music Composer
Lionel Lindon
Director of Photography
Everett Douglas
Editor
Edith Head
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Welcome Stranger
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Welcome Stranger about?
Crusty Dr. McRory of Fallbridge, Maine, hires his temporary replacement sight unseen. Alas, he and young, singing Doctor Jim Pearson don't hit it off; but once Pearson meets teacher Trudy Mason, he is delighted to stay. The locals, taking their cue from McRory, cold-shoulder Pearson, especially Trudy's stuffy fiancé. But then, guess who needs an emergency appendectomy?
Who directed Welcome Stranger?
Welcome Stranger was directed by Elliott Nugent.
Who stars in Welcome Stranger?
The principal cast of Welcome Stranger includes Bing Crosby, Joan Caulfield, Barry Fitzgerald, Wanda Hendrix, Frank Faylen.
When was Welcome Stranger released and how long is it?
Welcome Stranger was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Welcome Stranger?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Welcome Stranger was composed by Robert Emmett Dolan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Welcome Stranger?
Welcome Stranger holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).