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The Shop Around the Corner
Why this pick
Its elegant, gently comic romance and wintry Budapest setting share the sophisticated warmth and humane, lightly magical feeling of The Bishop's Wife.
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MOVIE1947 1h 49m USA
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Christmas in Connecticut
Why this pick
A polished studio-era Christmas comedy with sparkling social complications, romantic charm, and the same comforting belief that holiday pretences can give way to generosity.
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It Happened on Fifth Avenue
Why this pick
Another 1947 holiday charmer, balancing class-conscious comedy, an improbable New York home arrangement, and a deeply benevolent Christmas spirit.
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Bell, Book and Candle
Why this pick
For Cary Grant’s urbane romantic-fantasy appeal: this stylish Manhattan enchantment uses supernatural intervention to complicate love without losing its sophisticated playfulness.
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Heaven Can Wait
Why this pick
Its heavenly framing, suave wit, and affectionate view of flawed human lives make it a close tonal companion to the angelic grace of The Bishop's Wife.
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01 / THE STORY
A little about the film.
Bishop Henry Brougham (David Niven), troubled with funding the building of a new cathedral, prays for divine guidance. His plea is seemingly answered by a suave angel named Dudley (Cary Grant), who reveals his identity only to the clergyman.
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02 / FACES IN THE FRAME
The people who bring it to life.
Cary Grant
Dudley
Loretta Young
Julia Brougham
David Niven
Bishop Henry Brougham
James Gleason
Sylvester
Gladys Cooper
Mrs. Hamilton
Sara Haden
Mildred Cassaway
Tito Vuolo
Maggenti
Sarah Edwards
Mrs. Duffy