Cheers for Miss Bishop
“The WOMAN you'll never forget! The LOVE STORY you'll never forget! The PICTURE you'll never forget!”
Synopsis
Ella Bishop is an inhibited girl whose frustrations grow as she approaches womanhood. As a women, her ambitions to teach cause her to lose her only opportunity for true love. Ella's life becomes one of missed chances and wrong choices. As she reaches old age, she reflects back and realizes she allowed the years to go by without achieving what she believes to be her true fulfillment. However, her years have not been without glory, and her moment of triumph arrives when her numerous now-famous students from over the years, return to honor their beloved Miss Bishop.
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Martha Scott
Ella Bishop
William Gargan
Sam Peters
Edmund Gwenn
President Corcoran
Sterling Holloway
Chris Jensen
Dorothy Peterson
Mrs. Bishop
Sidney Blackmer
John Stevens
Mary Anderson
Amy Saunders
Donald Douglas
Delbert Thompson
Marsha Hunt
Hope Thompson
John Archer
Richard Clark (as Ralph Bowman)
Lois Ranson
Gretchen Clark
Rosemary DeCamp
Minna Fields
Knox Manning
Anton Radcheck
Sue Moore
Stena
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 21, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tay Garnett
- Screenplay & Story
- Adelaide Heilbron, Sheridan Gibney
- Original Score
- Edward Ward
- Original Title
- Cheers for Miss Bishop
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- United Artists, Richard A. Rowland Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tay Garnett
Adelaide Heilbron, Sheridan Gibney, Bess Streeter Aldrich, Stephen Vincent Benet
Edward Ward
Department Leadership Roster
Tay Garnett
Director
Adelaide Heilbron
Screenplay
Sheridan Gibney
Screenplay
Edward Ward
Original Music Composer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cheers for Miss Bishop
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What is Cheers for Miss Bishop about?
Ella Bishop is an inhibited girl whose frustrations grow as she approaches womanhood. As a women, her ambitions to teach cause her to lose her only opportunity for true love. Ella's life becomes one of missed chances and wrong choices. As she reaches old age, she reflects back and realizes she allowed the years to go by without achieving what she believes to be her true fulfillment. However, her years have not been without glory, and her moment of triumph arrives when her numerous now-famous students from over the years, return to honor their beloved Miss Bishop.
Who directed Cheers for Miss Bishop?
Cheers for Miss Bishop was directed by Tay Garnett.
Who stars in Cheers for Miss Bishop?
The principal cast of Cheers for Miss Bishop includes Martha Scott, William Gargan, Edmund Gwenn, Sterling Holloway, Dorothy Peterson.
When was Cheers for Miss Bishop released and how long is it?
Cheers for Miss Bishop was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Cheers for Miss Bishop?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cheers for Miss Bishop was composed by Edward Ward.
Is Cheers for Miss Bishop based on a book or true story?
Cheers for Miss Bishop is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Bess Streeter Aldrich".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cheers for Miss Bishop?
Cheers for Miss Bishop holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).