The Song of Bernadette Movie Review 1943

Depicts the true story of a peasant girl who sees a vision of the Virgin Mary in a grotto at Lourdes in 1858. The girl is directed to dig at the grotto for water that will heal those who believe in its powers, much to the astonishment and concern of the townspeople. Based on Franz Werfel's novel. Directed with tenderness and carefully cast, and appealing to religious and sentimental susceptibilities, it was a boxoffice smash.

Distribution

Baker & Taylor Inc., 2709 Water Ridge Pkwy., Ste. 500, Charlotte, NC 28217, Phone: (704)357-3500, Toll-free: 800-775-1800, Email: btinfo@btol.com, URL: http://www.btol.com

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 156 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Biopics: Religious, Religion, Saints, Top Grossing Films of 1943, Religious Epics

Cast

Charles Bickford, Lee J. Cobb, Jennifer Jones, Vincent Price, Anne Revere, Gladys Cooper

Cinematography

Arthur C. Miller

Director

Henry King

Music

Alfred Newman

Producer

20th Century-Fox

Awards

Oscars 1943: Actress (Jones), B&W Cinematog., Orig. Dramatic Score; Golden Globes 1944: Actress--Drama (Jones), Director (King), Film--Drama.