Review of The Bishop's Wife (1947) by Jonathan E — 29 Jun 2007

I love this film, far superior to it's remake, The Preacher's Wife.

This review of The Bishop's Wife (1947) was written by Jonathan E on 29 Jun 2007.

The Bishop's Wife has generally received very positive reviews.

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