Review of The Bishop's Wife (1947) by Kaitlin O — 28 Dec 2006

This is one of my favorite Christmas movies ever... Cary Grant is awesome. I reccomend this movie to everyone.

This review of The Bishop's Wife (1947) was written by Kaitlin O on 28 Dec 2006.

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

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By Caren Weiner Campbell (1) for Entertainment Weekly (6,953) on 04 Dec 2012

Grant's turn is thoroughly convincing because he himself appears to be having a terrific time: He's expansive, graceful, and seems always on…

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By Gareth M (330) on 01 Dec 2012

Four stars alone for David Niven telling Cary Grant that I don't care if you're an angel, you better take your jacket off and put up your dooks…

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By Garry S (41) on 24 Dec 2012

Dear Hollywood; Please watch this movie, ESPECIALLY the opening sequence with Cary Grant walking down the street.. Pay attention to it…

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By Bradley K (274) on 15 Dec 2013

Ok, the film does slip into some trite territory in moments but it's such fun and that can certainly be forgiven in a Christmas film…

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