The Bishops Wife (DVD, 2001, Vintage Classics)

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A harassed bishop's prayers are answered when an angel (played by Cary Grant) is sent from heaven to help him raise money for a new church. The heavenly agent performs a number of miracles on his behalf, restoring hope to all. A delightful comedy which was remade in 1996 by Penny Marshall as "The Preacher's Wife." Academy Award Nominations: 5, including Best Picture and Best Director. Academy Awards: Best Sound Recording.

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UPC0027616858917
eBay Product ID (ePID)3334921

Product Key Features

ActorCary Grant, Loretta Young
EditionVintage Classics
RatingNR
Movie/TV TitleBishop's Wife
DirectorHenry Koster
FormatDVD
Release Year2001
GenreComedy

Additional Product Features

Region CodeRegion 1
Number of Discs1
Country/Region of ManufactureUSA
Display FormatVintage Classics
Leading RoleCary Grant, Loretta Young
Film CountryUSA
Release Date20010306

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  • Excellent movie and honest and reliable company.

    Received dvd on time & excellent quality. This movie should be watched every Christmas like the movie, " It's a wonderful life". Very good story, acting, light humor. Thank you, keep up the good honest business.

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  • Touching story for Christmas!!!

    I've always loved Cary Grant and this movie is a typical performance from one of the best of all time.....great story and right up there with IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE in my opinion.....buy it, you won't regret it....it has a wonderful Chrismasy feel!!!!!! I got this for a paltry $3.28 plus s/h and supported Goodwill Ind. as well.....estocks did their usual great job handling the transaction!! I have had several positive experiences with them lately and NO negatives.... all and all I'm a happy Christmas Camper!!!

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  • Vastly Under-Recognized Holiday Classic

    A complicated back-story as to how this got made, but the finished film is much under-valued. Gregg Toland, who provided the dazzle for "Citizen Kane," is the cinematographer. Cary Grant is Cary Grant—and he always had that ability to bring out the best in his co-stars. And it’s now known that Charles Brackett & Billy Wilder, at first uncredited, worked as script doctors. The result, if you can watch with old fashioned attention, is a light but serious comedy/romance with very nuanced, sharp observations that transcend any religious denominations or heavy handed moral sermons. Which is why it got off to a slow start in terms of popularity. It deserves as much recognition as "It’s A Wonderful Life"—if we’re going to talk angels and the weight of truly religious holidays and values. It's a shame it's essentially Out of Print.

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  • The Bishop's Wife

    What a wonderful movie! Yes, it's in black and white, but why color perfection? It is both funny and serious, with some beautiful sentimentality thrown in. Cary Grant plays an angel sent to the Bishop- (David Niven) in answer to a prayer. the special effects, while tame by today's standards, are charming. It leaves you with a really good feeing and is perfect for watching during the Holidays, or anytime you just need a little "lift " in your spirits.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: New

  • 1940s Christmas story

    A Christmas favorite movie (in DVD format) from the 1940s. You will need to watch it a couple of times to get the deeper meaning, especially the bishop's Christmas Eve sermon. I love this old movie.

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  • The sweetest Christmas movie

    This was new, as advertised, and well wrapped. This is my favorite Christmas movie. It is such a sweet story, with a great cast, sublime music sung by a boys’ choir, and a lovely message in the final minute. I am so glad I could get this on DVD because my VHS tape finally gave up.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: New

  • You need to see the unedited version!

    A wonderful old movie that isn't shown often on TV. Unfortunately it is often edited to fit the time slot. Owning the DVD reveals wonderful scenes that we had not seen before. These missing scenes add so much to the story. IF you like the truncated version you've seen on TV, you'll love the whole unedited version. A must for Christmas.

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  • Bishop's wife Excellent cast, Excellent story

    The Bishop's Wife is one of those "Old Fashioned" movies that leaves you with a good feeling. The cast is outstanding and the story is actually believable, even with the Angel part of the story. It is a nice movie to enjoy just before Christmas.

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  • good title

    this is a great movie for holiday time. characters are delightful. acting is fun to watch.

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  • Great "Oldie" Christmas Movie

    Purchased as a gift. Have a copy and thoroughly enjoy this 'oldie.' On my Christmas watch list every year.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned