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The Bells of St. Mary's poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 73.3 / 100
1945·Drama / Comedy·2h 6m

THE BELLS OF ST. MARY'S

“The Whole World's in Tune... with Bing and Bergman together at their most brilliant best!”

Father O'Malley is sent to St. Mary's, a run-down parochial school on the verge of condemnation. He and Sister Benedict work together in an attempt to save the school, though their differing methods often lead to good-natured disagreements.

Above the Line
Leo McCarey·DirectorDudley Nichols·ScreenplayLeo McCarey·StoryGeorge Barnes·Director of PhotographyRobert Emmett Dolan·Original Music ComposerHarry Marker·Editor
Cast
Bing Crosby·Father Chuck O'MalleyIngrid Bergman·Sister Mary BenedictHenry Travers·Horace P. BogardusWilliam Gargan·Joe GallagherRuth Donnelly·Sister MichaelJoan Carroll·Patsy GallagherMartha Sleeper·Mary GallagherRhys Williams·Dr. McKayRichard Tyler·Eddie BreenUna O'Connor·Mrs. Breen
Full Crew
(17 credits)
Directing· 2
Leo McCarey·DirectorHarry Scott·Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Dudley Nichols·ScreenplayLeo McCarey·Story
Camera· 1
George Barnes·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Harry Marker·Editor
Sound & Music· 5
Robert Emmett Dolan·Original Music ComposerRichard Van Hessen·SoundLouis Kaufman·MusicianJames G. Stewart·SoundStephen Dunn·Sound Recordist
Art & Design· 4
William Flannery·Art DirectionEdith Head·Costume DesignAlbert S. D'Agostino·Art DirectionDarrell Silvera·Set Decoration
Production· 1
Leo McCarey·Producer
Other Departments· 1
Vernon L. Walker·Special Effects
By the Numbers
73.3
OF 100
Master Score
7.2
OF 10
IMDb
85%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$21M
Worldwide Gross
1
8 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Bells of St. Mary's's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#8C8C8C
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Mood
Joyful, Serene
Composition
Split
Era
1940s
Visual Style
Painted

“The poster features a black and white portrait of two individuals: a man on the left and a woman on the right, both smiling. The man is wearing a clerical colla”

drama
Key Elements
Clerical CollarNun's HabitWimpleVeil
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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