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Movie Description
A pair of French nuns fulfill their promise to God by moving to New England to found a children's hospital. A pleasingly warm movie based on a story by Clare Boothe Luce. Academy Award Nominations: 7, including Best Actress-- Loretta Young and Best Supporting Actress--Celeste Holm.
Synopsis
When two French nuns relocate to the little town of Bethlehem, Connecticut, they try to improve life in their new community. Overcoming the objections of a stern bishop who comes to view them as an irresistible force, the sisters acquire land from a notorious racketeer. And then, they acquire funding for their venture from one of their former detractors -- a cynical songwriter who becomes sympathetic to their cause, after he learns that his hit song is derived from a Gregorian chant. Through a combination of hard work, prayer and even some skillful gambling, the nuns finally reach their goal, and succeed in establishing a new children's hospital.
Film Notes
Darryl Zanuck initially purchased the rights to this story as a vehicle for Irene Dunne. Loretta Young persuaded him to let her play the role as part of a contract deal.
Featured song: "My Bolero," written by Nat Simon and James Kennedy.
Additional cast: Virginia Kelley (Mrs. Thompson), Pati Behrs (nun), Nan Boardman (nun), Louise Colombet (nun), Georgette Duane (nun), Yvette Reynard (nun), Loulette Sablon (nun), Jean Prescott (Mrs. Matthews), Gary Pagett (Johnnie), Nolan Leary (Station Master), Wallace Brown (Sheldon), Danny Jackson (George), Edwin Max (Whitey), Russ Clark (policeman).
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