The Bells of St. Mary's
“The Whole World's in Tune... with Bing and Bergman together at their most brilliant best!”
Synopsis
Father O'Malley is sent to St. Mary's, a run-down parochial school on the verge of condemnation. He and Sister Benedict work together in an attempt to save the school, though their differing methods often lead to good-natured disagreements.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Trailer The Bells of St Mary's -1945- (Re issue trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-07-27
Top Cast
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Bing Crosby
Father O'Malley
Ingrid Bergman
Sister Mary Benedict
Henry Travers
Horace P. Bogardus
William Gargan
Joe Gallagher
Ruth Donnelly
Sister Michael
Joan Carroll
Patsy Gallagher
Martha Sleeper
Mary Gallagher
Rhys Williams
Dr. McKay
Richard Tyler
Eddie Breen
Una O'Connor
Mrs. Breen
Edward Coch Jr.
Baby Jesus (uncredited)
Aina Constant
Nun (uncredited)
Jimmy Crane
Luther (uncredited)
Gwen Crawford
Nun (uncredited)
Bobby Dolan Jr.
Bobby (uncredited)
Jimmie Dundee
Cabbie (uncredited)
Bobby Frasco
Tommy Smith (uncredited)
Matt McHugh
Sporting Goods Salesman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
December 27, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 30, 1985
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$21.3M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leo McCarey
- Screenplay & Story
- Dudley Nichols
- Original Score
- Robert Emmett Dolan
- Original Title
- The Bells of St. Mary's
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Worldwide Gross
- $21.3M
- Production Studios
- Rainbow Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leo McCarey
Dudley Nichols, Leo McCarey
Robert Emmett Dolan
George Barnes
Harry Marker
Leo McCarey
Department Leadership Roster
Leo McCarey
Director
Dudley Nichols
Screenplay
Leo McCarey
Producer
Harry Marker
Editor
Edith Head
Costume Design
George Barnes
Director of Photography
Robert Emmett Dolan
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bells of St. Mary's
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What is The Bells of St. Mary's about?
Father O'Malley is sent to St. Mary's, a run-down parochial school on the verge of condemnation. He and Sister Benedict work together in an attempt to save the school, though their differing methods often lead to good-natured disagreements.
Who directed The Bells of St. Mary's?
The Bells of St. Mary's was directed by Leo McCarey.
Who stars in The Bells of St. Mary's?
The principal cast of The Bells of St. Mary's includes Bing Crosby, Ingrid Bergman, Henry Travers, William Gargan, Ruth Donnelly.
When was The Bells of St. Mary's released and how long is it?
The Bells of St. Mary's was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 2h 6m.
How much did The Bells of St. Mary's make at the box office?
The Bells of St. Mary's grossed $21.3M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Bells of St. Mary's?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Bells of St. Mary's was composed by Robert Emmett Dolan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Bells of St. Mary's?
The Bells of St. Mary's holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).