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The Bishop’s Wife

also known as “Jede Frau braucht einen Engel,” “A püspök felesége,” “Bir Melegin Aski,” “Biskopens kone,” “Biskoppens kone,” “Biskupova zena,” “Enas angelos sti gi,” “Engel sind überall,” “Honni soit qui mal y pense,” “Hoog bezoek,” “La esposa del obispo,” “La moglie del vescovo,” “La mujer del obispo,” “O Mensageiro do Céu,” “Piispan vaimo,” “Um Anjo Caiu do Céu,” “Un enviado del cielo,” “Zona biskupa,” “Ängel på prov,” “Ένας Άγγελος στη Γη,” «Жена епископа»
Moral Rating: not reviewed
Moviemaking Quality:
Primary Audience: 10 to Adult
Genre: Christmas Comedy Drama Fantasy
Length: 1 hr. 49 min.
Year of Release: 1947
USA Release: December 9, 1947 (premiere)
December 25, 1947 (select)
February 16, 1948 (wide)
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Featuring Cary Grant, Loretta Young, David Niven, Monty Woolley, James Gleason, Gladys Cooper
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Producer RKO Radio Pictures
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Viewer CommentsSend your comments
Positive
Positive—Great to watch as a Christmas tradition. Actually great to watch for any time of year just to lift your spirits. Suitable for the whole family. Great cast, plot, acting, etc. Predecessor to The Preachers Wife.
My Ratings: [Excellent! / 5]
Jeff, age 43
Positive—This heart warming movie is for one and all to see. it’s bright and fresh, and brings into play the beginning of problem solving. With the help of a very unique individual. It will definitely touch your heart strings.
My Ratings: [Excellent! / 4]
Cindy Fredrick, age 48
Positive—This is one of my all-time favorite movies! Heart-warming, sweet, entertaining, clean… While there is something weird about an angel falling for the Bishop’s wife, this film does not focus on that… I would recommend this movie to everyone!
My Ratings: [Good / 4]
Esther Krushnisky, age 21

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