The Bishop's Wife1947The Bishop's Wife
1947
An Episcopal bishop consumed with raising money for a grand new cathedral prays for guidance, and is answered by a charming angel named Dudley. To the bishop's dismay, Dudley seems more interested in the bishop's neglected wife, daughter, and old friends than in the building.
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Why it’s here
An angel answers a bishop's prayer, not with the cathedral he wanted but by restoring him to his wife, his daughter, and his flock. A gentle Christmas picture of marriage and true priorities.
Context notes
For parents, before you press play.
Mild drinking (sherry, an angel refilling a glass). The bishop grows jealous of Dudley's attention to his wife; the angel's attention is chaste and the bishop sees he has neglected his family, which is a good talk about priorities.
The Bishop's Wife (1947)
Discussion questions
When the credits end, go around the room. Each person gives the film a score out of ten and says why.
- What did Henry pray for, and what did he really need?
- Why was Henry jealous of Dudley? Was he right to be?
- What did Dudley do for the old professor, and why?
- Which part of Dudley's visit would you most like to see?
Content advisory
IMDb parents guide (no CSM review): no violence or profanity; mild drinking, including a magically refilling glass of sherry.
Trailer
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The Bishop's Wife Blu-ray
Blu-ray · November 5, 2013
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