My husband played the part of Tommy Smith who fought with Eddie. His brother played the part of baby Jesus in the school play. He had fond memories of Bing Crosby.
Bing Crosby was born in my hometown, Spokane, WA. They even named a theatre there, the Bing Crosby Theatre, and there is also a Bing Crosby museum on the Gonzaga campus, which includes one of his Oscar's he won.
Yes and I know that he was Catholic in real life too! Just like Fr O'Malley, Patsy, and Mrs Breen the housekeeper. I don't know if her son "Eddie" who had the fight with your husband, was though.
My beloved father loved this movie. I watched it tonight for the first time. It’s been 3 years since his passing and in honor of him I chose to watch it. I see why my father loved this movie. …heartfelt tears and love….
Yup..great memories with our beloved Dads and Moms. Watched it often at Christmastime since it first showed...? Mid 50s. Merry Merry Christmas and many happy memories to you and yours.
This is BULLSHIT - go to 10:31 they cut out the REAL pledge of allegiance which includes "AND TO THE REPUBLIC FOR WHICH IT STANDS ONE NATION UNDER GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It’s all doom and violence from Hollywood films with very poor acting. Even so called Christmas movies are worse than B movies, we now call the D- movies a total waste of time watching them. One by one all the really talented actors and actresses are dying.
I fully agree. I cut down on violence in movies. There is so little with positive meaning to see anymore. Seems the only idea is to shoot the other guy.
Exactly!! These old gems are true treasures!! So thankful to be able to see them, just wish these deep human sentiments could still be seen & processed by this generation. I'm afraid the Spirit of kindness & Christmas is fading fast, so we must try harder to keep the Christmas Spirit alive!!👏🏼💗🎄✌🏼
This is BULLSHIT - go to 10:31 they cut out the REAL pledge of allegiance which includes "AND TO THE REPUBLIC FOR WHICH IT STANDS ONE NATION UNDER GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm Irish & this was ESSENTIAL watching every Christmas. The whole family (9 of us) sat down & watched it when this came on. Lots of happy memories. Thanks for posting this xx
Watching this film was always a holiday tradition for my father and me. He passed away on Christmas Day 2016; I miss him so much. Love you, Dad. Thanks for the beautiful family film.
When the children are saying the pledge of allegiance the part “under God” is not there! I was surprised so I looked it up and “under God” was not added until 1954. This was made 1945. Never knew this
This is a splendid film. Bing Crosby is outstanding as Fr. O'Malley. Ingrid Bergman is superb as Sister Superior. And she looks beautiful in a habit. The children are darling in this film. Thank you Clark for posting this.
Catholic Mother of 9 children here… some of them home sick with me sick as well today . I needed something for us all to watch together as we rest. I couldn’t think of a better movie today than this! Lots of smiles and tears watching with the children … a real balm to my soul and a much needed rest taking care of the sick while sick. ❤️🕊️ Thank you for making it available for us to savor. Tonight St. Nicholas comes to fill their shoes with chocolate coins for the feast day of St. Nicholas tomorrow, December 6!!!
From one Catholic mom to another... I hope that you feel better soon! Sending up prayers for all of you... for rest, peace, comfort, strength and healing!
I can relate to this movie as a child going to a Catholic school grades 1 to 8th. Then to a Catholic high School DeMatha in Hyattsville, Maryland. Great times, playing sports and having to study as I am the oldest of 5 boys. My parents sacrificed for our education, all my brothers including myself turned out very successful. God Bless America !
I went to Catholic school...St Jude's and Academy of the Holy Cross in Kensington, MD. Hi DeMatha! I had a nephew who went there. Love this movie! Love seeing the nuns in full habit again.
This film resonates with all Parochial School people I am sure. That innocence of grade school we can still get in touch with decades later. The Sisters, the jokes on the board, the schoolyard fights, the excitement and wonder of Christmas, the future in front of us at graduation. I never get tired of it.
@@christinescheiner5194 When the children are saying the pledge of allegiance the part “under God” is not there! I was surprised so I looked it up and “under God” was not added until 1954. This was made 1945. Never knew this.
What??The abuse the horrible things nuns would say to us knowing they would get away with anything and I won't even go into what the priests were doing. Oh yeah great times.
This is BULLSHIT - go to 10:31 they cut out the REAL pledge of allegiance which includes "AND TO THE REPUBLIC FOR WHICH IT STANDS ONE NATION UNDER GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PURITY, INNER JOY, PEACE, TRUE LOVE... all enveloped in this ageless motion picture. GOD BLESS THE WRITER, PRODUCERS, AND ALL CASTS OF THIS PRICELESSS GEM. My spirit is SOOOO lifted up. Thank you Jesus 🙏🙏🙏
Your right. They certainly don't make films like this anymore. They are classics. When there was a time of morals, family values. No smut, foul language, taking the Lords name in vane. Thanks be to God. Praise Jesus. 🙏🙏🙏
This is BULLSHIT - go to 10:31 they cut out the REAL pledge of allegiance which includes "AND TO THE REPUBLIC FOR WHICH IT STANDS ONE NATION UNDER GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I remember watching this as a child. They used to screen it on Christmas Eve and it never failed to make me cry but in a good way. It was the perfect way to start Christmas.
When the children are saying the pledge of allegiance the part “under God” is not there! I was surprised so I looked it up and “under God” was not added until 1954. This was made 1945. Never knew this
Ive known of this movie for most of my life but, had never watched it. I turned 69 yrs old 2 days ago and have not been dealing with it very well. I lost my husband almost 5 yrs ago and as Ive gotten older, losing him has become more and more painful. He had always been my strength and not having him with me has been very difficult. We had 45 very good years together. Ive not enjoyed the Christmas season or my birthday without him. This movie has cheered me up and helped me understand that God hasnt left me alone or without purpose. Ive realized that I need to be here as long as possible for my daughters and 3 grandchildren. I do, still, have a purpose. Im very, very glad I watched this.
One of my favorite Catholic movies of all time. This was back when America still had a soul and loved what was good. In our time no one can understand the love between priests and nuns that transcends any notion of sex. It's emphasis was on practical living our faith. I really like sister giving the kid boxing lessons... It seams that father and sister complimented each others strengths and weaknesses for the common good.
spasjt Thank you... May the time come when the Church is once again honored for what she truly is. The light of the world in Christ's physical absence.
Now I am not Catholic, and certainly respect everyone's right to worship the way they see best for them. I agree with you that this was when political correctness was not a thought in our national conscience and religion was well respected, and America loved what was good. I really liked that part, America loved what was good. This movie and the prequel, Going My Way, are certainly two excellent examples of what was good.
I totally agree on your take of this movie! Somewhere along the way Hollywood lost imagination, and the actors lost their ability to act. The more C.G., and more skin shown constitutes a great movie in today's world. The more I watch these old movies, the less I like today's Hollywood! The old Hollywood took great stories and great actors and put them together, but always left room for the viewers imagination. Ingrid Bergman was the true definition of a STAR!
I can't believe that I had never seen this movie until now. I always knew it was a classic, but I had never actually seen it. What great lessons to be learned from it! A spiritual masterpiece!
This was my Dad's favorite movie. He passed four years ago at 90. I just watched the movie for the first time here. In my tears I finally understand Dad. Merry Christmas ole Partner.
Playing a nun here, in 1945, has nothing to do with running away four years later with a most admired Italian director whom, by the way, she married in 1950. I don’t see any scandal here. Only bigotry from those who never mind their own business. Actually, the big hypocrisy is that Hollywood made a fuss about it just because she was no longer a money-maker to them, once gone. They are used to pulling the strings of bigotry if needed. That’s plain cynicism. Who’s gonna be fooled by that ? Show business people, especially in Hollywood, don’t believe in anything but cash. Bergman wasn’t that type. After all, she was from Sweden, and they didn’t understand people like her, obviously. Good for her ! (And well done !) Black and white is always a better choice than color for closeups (and it provides the kind of distance that favors and allows the dream ...). I wish they shot more films in black and white nowadays, although it’s more expensive ...
I agree with you ... and after she died in 1982 Gregory Peck said about her that she was the most beautiful woman he had ever seen..... and no makeup at all on her face......!!!!!!!!!!
This was one of my sister’s favorite movies. She has passed, but forever in my heart will we share this memory. God bless my dear dear sister. May she Rest In Peace.
@@jimgag2 Well, I just lost my mother two weeks ago. She was wonderful and her faith was her foundation. Now my mom, my dad, and my sister are together in heaven. God bless you and I am sorry for your loss.
@@fileboy2002 To a degree you are correct but remembering this. What was evil and sick yesterday is now expectable. People have become depraved and selfish since God was tossed out. Evidence is all around you and me. We need God to come back.
HUH? You mean the era of WWII? Are you effing kidding? This is a movie MEANT to be pretty, to promote the idea that life is good and people are kind. Meanwhile, Hitler built death camps.
@@fileboy2002 Thankyou. From the costumes the nuns are wearing I believe them to be Dominican. Women who abused children and beat them with absolutely no mercy. I went to school in the 50s. Worst time to go to Catholic school. Only 10 years later and their rotten hands were tied. Today those nuns would be arrested.
Hats off to Clark Leeth for making this great and wonderful movie available. I've not seen a movie as good as this one for years. It was one you can watch and afterwards feel good about yourself and others. It's a cleansing kind of film to me. Blessings on Clark Leeth and family. Thank you!!!
What a fantastic movie! I've always been a great admirer of both Bing Crosby and Ingrid Bergman, and watching them together, in such a finely made movie is a treasure! I've saved the movie, and will watch it many times. Thank you for posting it on UA-cam. I'm indebted to you....
What a wonderful movie. So touching. Made me cry like a baby. I just love Bing in about everything he's done. But this was his finest movie. I know he won an Oscar for his role. Ingrid Bergman was as fine an actress as they come. So very well done.
this was one of the many classic movies that were shown on free TV over and over again leading up to Christmas in the late 70s and early 80s. Wonderful life was also one. over and over and over again, lol. I loved it.
What a beautiful, precious movie! I smiled, I laughed and, here and there, I also shed tears of joy and nostalgia. How sad that the sister had to leave St Mary's. She meant so much for all, and especially for the children. How I love those good old times! Many thanks for uploading this brilliant movie.
It's sentimental, sweet, and entertaining yet has a message in it and makes the world seem good and wholesome. I hope more films like this will be made in this generation. It will do us good.
I can never tire of watching this movie I watch it at least 3 times a week. It's UPLIFTING, INSPIRATIONAL and one of the best movies ever made thank you so much for sharing this wonderful gem.
Not so sure. I jokingly said ba humbug to a clerk who clearly had no clue what I was talking about. Somewhere, somehow and in someway, something is seriously wrong with this generation.
Seriously though, generation X, watched it, and had zero clue what's the angle here. Checked some IMDB review, and there's your eye-opener - I had never known about 70 kids in one class room, nor of lethal fires in school buildings, I had heard comments that the nuns could "play in rough" ("just the way it was in those times") from boomers though - go figure! So, it was a necessary movie in it's time! Yet, they are a changing, for better or worse, that's open to subjectivity.
The don't make movies of substance period.Everthing is sexual nude scenes to give reality well I for one, go to the movies to escape reality ! I want to be entertained. I don't want to see druggies and gun violence and pornography (ALMOST) Movies after the depression catered to family-friendly audience made you feel good, happy,proud. Nowadays admission cost 🎟twenty dollars to see animation on screen. In the 1940's they called that cartoons between feature films. Two movie, and cartoons .We loved them then and still loved them now. Maybe more now.📣📽📸🥂the golden days of Hollywood👏
I haven’t seen that movie since I was a very young kid. I cried this time. Thank you, thank you so very much! Memories! God bless all of you involved in it’s presentation! 🙏🏼
Love this movie. Ingrid Bergman and Bing Crosby were PERFECT in their roles. I cry every time at the ending of the movie every time. THANK YOU You Tube, and Clark Leeth.
Me as a Muslim from Bosnia I can say probably this is the most emotional movie I ever saw so far in my life Thanks for the uploaded this so nice film Greetings from South Korea by Bosnian man 25.12.2020.
A Christmas Day greeting from a Muslim from Bosnia now in South Korea. You made the world slightly more civilized and somewhat more beautiful with your kind greeting.
Thank YOU so much for providing this excellent 1945 film “The Bells of St. Mary’s.” Before today, I had never seen this movie and was it ever special. Ingrid Bergman won a Golden Globe award for Best Actress while the film won an Academy Award for Best Sound Mixing. The Oscar went to Steve Dunn, RKO Radio Studio Sound Department. Have a Blessed Day.
Glad to find this GEM on UA-cam, Love the boxing scene where Eddie decks the Sister , his concern for her is so genuine and priceless. My Mom loved this movie so much, and I do too. Thanks Mom for the enjoyment together. Thanks Clark for the post. I feel all warm and fuzzy inside. What's up with the 915 Dislikes ??? ( When I enjoyed this movie. ) Some people don't know a GREAT Movie, even if it hit them like a train. Pffffffft !!!!!
Some people have very poor taste so the dislikes could be from fans of rubbish like reality programmes or "woke" modern films. It's a shame for them that they could dislike a lovely, uplifting and family-friendly film like this but then, there's a lot of hatred for Christianity and the message of Christ around these days isn't there? Their loss! God bless you and all here!
Absolutely beautiful movie. “Father please help remove all bitterness from my heart, and father , let me accept your Holy will for me and my life.” So many lessons in this movie. You will shed tears. And I hope this movie brings more people to the Catholic Faith. Just beautiful!
Alara Hillton God bless you, a Christmas tradition in our home since when I was a little girl. I am 70 now! Merry Christmas and have a wonderful and blessed new year.
Alara Hillton I’m so glad you told me, it’s hard to be alone. I am 70 years old, and have to be in bed most of the time because of the spinal injury. (30 years ago). It would be my honor to pray for you. I try to find someone each day that I can pray for, I feel that’s what God wants me to do right now, since I can’t do active things...Thank you for telling me. Again, God bless you. I will also pray that God puts someone special in your life....❤️
OVER HERE! You’re right, I have raised seven children, and now have nine grandchildren. I think a lot of respect begins in the home, but friends are such an influence! You’re right about that discipline, Catholic education did give me discipline in some areas, but in someways, I was always afraid.Afraid that I would go to hell, afraid of “is this a mortal sin. I can tell you that if I would’ve had pictures like these sisters and priest, it would have been an awesome experience. Thanks for your comments. Definitely food for thought. God bless you, and I hope you had a wonderful Christmas!
My dad got me to watch this movie with him many years ago during the holiday season. My dad is gone now but I still watch it every year. Always makes me think of him. Great movie and Ingrid Bergman was great an so funny, not to mention beautiful
My close neighbor and friend also lost her mother at the same age and she feels the same; she speaks of that loss often and although I lost my mother later in life, I know that at the holidays especially I think of all the memories we shared. I hope you have a blessed holiday season.
I just whelled up with tears with you're story. I watched this with many of the great christmas classics with my Dad too. Hes gone now, to that next room, my hero. Thank you sweet human being instagram.com/Ships_Mate1917
People may say I've been living under a rock to have missed this holiday classic all these years, but better late than never. I love movies of this era and was seeking those with a Christmas theme. This certainly did not disappoint. There is magic in the acting back then: subtle, honest, clear. To say that nothing like this has existed for awhile now is an obvious understatement. This year, at this time, I am grateful to those people who still cherish these precious memories and are kind enough to share them with others like me who would likely never come across them otherwise. God bless, Merry Christmas, and the peace of the season in the New Year as well.
Seeing the sisters takes me back to my Catholic school days. They were tuff on us but we learned our religion, which has got me through life. I thank them.
I never get tired of watching the amazing film. Such beauty of Spirit, love and service. And the finest of actors in Ingrid, Bing and others. Thank you you tube for this timeless movie.
Im so relieved he told her bfore she left!!!! Yay God! Thanks for the movie- this was my first time seeing it and Im 67yrs old! Merrry Christmas to all!
Such a beautiful atmospheric quality to this... like old photographs. The black and white keeps one imagining, and helps the film's traits of hope and faith shine through even more.
One year later I have just watched it and it works on so many levels but ultimately a tale of Love , Faith and hope despite everything and through everything
My beloved husband Tom and I always watched this and Going My Way every Christmas. We loved it so much! I haven't watched it since he died in 2020. I'm alone every Christmas now and I'm going to watch it again. Merry Christmas Tom. I will always love and miss you most at Christmas.❤
I watched this movie as a child and loved it so much. I have rewatched it occasionally over the years but not for a long time. It is simply breathtaking! Thank you so much to Clark Leeth for posting it here.
Merry Christmas 2019! I watched this for the first time in the early 70’s with my Dad & Grandpa. It’s truly a timeless masterpiece! Being a Irish Catholic this movie and Bing Crosby are a must every Christmas!
I have always enjoyed this film, even though I have seen it many times, with my parents and grandparents, now as an old man I understand the meaning of this film, the gentle Ingrid Bergman the sweet dulcet tones of Bing Crosby, truly create this magnificent film that transcends time, but lingers in our memories. Thank you!
A Beautiful gift to your Wife Penny. Thank you for sharing this gift with us all. I never tire of watching it. I read everyone's comments. It is a Wonderful Movie about moral's , values. They have not changed as some say. They are instilled in us all. We must remember that. For kindness to life and all we experience , how we conduct ourselves is where ones values lye. What's in our heart's and Soul's. It's to walk with the Grace of God.
I love this movie too, but as a hearing impaired person, it's too bad that who ever translated the dialogue for closed captioning obviously doesn't understand English, as a lot of the sentences don't make sense. Lucky that this is one of my favorite movies so I can follow it from memory. Sigh......
One of my favorites..when I'm feeling down I watch this to remember though it's an old movie it shows God is still there for us even though I feel all alone..❤
One of my favorite movies! I especially get a kick out of the 1st graders' version of the Nativity scene and singing "Happy Birthday" - absolutely precious! The entire scene doesn't look rehearsed at all; looks like it just took one take. Thank you Clark Leeth for sharing this!
Its a beautiful movie! A movie full of hope and love. A movie that will teach you there is joy in giving! Truly enjoyed every bit of it! Thank you God for guiding me to watch it!
When the children are saying the pledge of allegiance the part “under God” is not there! I was surprised so I looked it up and “under God” was not added until 1954. This was made 1945. Never knew this.
This movie is full of wonderful soulful acting, there are more scenes I cry in when I watch this movie than any other I've ever watched. The timing, the great acting, the innocent times, and so many wonderful truths of live and the heart. Watching this movie will restore your faith in human beings and remind you of the real important things in life! Merry Christmas everyone!
i remember this at 12 years old brought tears than 50yrs on and still brings tears a beautiful bing crosby and cast never to be repeated forever grateful thank you
I'm 59 years old and all these years in the last nine years you haven't been able to see this movie and I appreciate it and I thank you so much because the bells of saint Mary does represent the greatest holidays Thanksgiving and Christmas I appreciate you showing it on you too thank you so much again thank you God bless amen
when I was very young mom and dad put me in a orphanage,anyhow I watch this and often remember god keeping me so I hope this inspires someone god bless
+Frank Frontiera I can relate! My bags were packed, when I was three-I was sat out on the porch; picked up by a Social Worker-at least the beatings had stopped by the one who had sent me packing! Yes; I find life can be inspirational; when hearts relate to one another.
God bless you both. Most of us never realize how lucky we truly were as children. I was blessed with loving parents, adopted by my Great Aunt and Uncle.... but I couldn't have wished for better. I miss them dearly.
"Up to your neck in nuns." Best line ever. Love this movie. Even though I have it on DVD (colorized and in black & white), I just had to watch a bit of this upload. Thanks so much. Just for the record, the movie is best in glorious b&w.
My mother and grandmother watched The Bells of St. Mary's at Christmas time for many many many years and I just watched it for the first time myself and it was such a beautiful movie Merry Christmas everyone
I started watching and got so enraged after 10 minutes of this crap because all I can think about are beaten and abused children, I had to stop. Have to find some Christmas movie without the Catholic pretence of decency.
Beth S It’s so sad that you think that about Catholic schools. I was a little girl who attended parochial school and I never saw anybody hit or beaten or abused. We were educated very well. We were taught to love God and our country. We were taught discipline and kindness. The sisters were very good at moving mountains through prayer and sacrifice. They were very poor and truly knew how to stretch a dollar. We used donated paper that had been used on one side because they couldn’t afford new paper but we learned well. There was never any ugliness, it was the 50’s. My family watched this wonderful movie every Christmas and loved it.
Memories from 1958🥲 Thank you Semper Fi
My husband played the part of Tommy Smith who fought with Eddie. His brother played the part of baby Jesus in the school play. He had fond memories of Bing Crosby.
Bing Crosby was born in my hometown, Spokane, WA. They even named a theatre there, the Bing Crosby Theatre, and there is also a Bing Crosby museum on the Gonzaga campus, which includes one of his Oscar's he won.
Love this movie...great during the Holidays...
That is very interesting. I love this movie. My brother was a Catholic priest in Chicago.
Yes and I know that he was Catholic in real life too! Just like Fr O'Malley, Patsy, and Mrs Breen the housekeeper. I don't know if her son "Eddie" who had the fight with your husband, was though.
How nice , Thank you for sharing.Wonderful movie Merry Christmas.
My beloved father loved this movie. I watched it tonight for the first time. It’s been 3 years since his passing and in honor of him I chose to watch it. I see why my father loved this movie. …heartfelt tears and love….
I’m so sorry for your loss. This is a beautiful way to remember your father.
if you listen real hard you might hear him next to you watching the movie also
May he rest in peace
Yup..great memories with our beloved Dads and Moms. Watched it often at Christmastime since it first showed...? Mid 50s.
Merry Merry Christmas and many happy memories to you and yours.
This is BULLSHIT - go to 10:31 they cut out the REAL pledge of allegiance which includes "AND TO THE REPUBLIC FOR WHICH IT STANDS ONE NATION UNDER GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I watch this movie every Christmas its filled with love, charity and kindness. They don't make movies like this anymore....
I agreed
Great movies
I watch English or Spanish both versions are great.....
Life was much kinder then People we’re connected and closer to God
It’s all doom and violence from Hollywood films with very poor acting. Even so called Christmas movies are worse than B movies, we now call the D- movies a total waste of time watching them. One by one all the really talented actors and actresses are dying.
I fully agree. I cut down on violence in movies. There is so little with positive meaning to see anymore. Seems the only idea is to shoot the other guy.
Exactly!! These old gems are true treasures!! So thankful to be able to see them, just wish these deep human sentiments could still be seen & processed by this generation. I'm afraid the Spirit of kindness & Christmas is fading fast, so we must try harder to keep the Christmas Spirit alive!!👏🏼💗🎄✌🏼
The Bells of St. Mary's and Going My Way are two of my favorite old movies.
One of my favorite movies of all time. They don't make them like this anymore. A real feel good movie. This is what life should be like!
But as we all know by 2022, it really never was ...
True. They only make movie of sex & violence in this woke age. This was made in the golden age of hollywood when we celebrate beauty & kindness.
The world would be a better place if we all watched this film I love this film it reminds me of the best days of my life
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This is BULLSHIT - go to 10:31 they cut out the REAL pledge of allegiance which includes "AND TO THE REPUBLIC FOR WHICH IT STANDS ONE NATION UNDER GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I grew up in NY in the 60's. We watched this every year around Christmas. My Dad looked and sang like Bing. Good memories!
I'm Irish & this was ESSENTIAL watching every Christmas. The whole family (9 of us) sat down & watched it when this came on. Lots of happy memories. Thanks for posting this xx
Merry Christmas to you all!
Ireland is now killing its babies.
I just love this movie so much. I wish the world would be more like this today. God Bless and Merry Christmas!
I am also am Irish Blessed. My Dad looked like just, Bing Cosby. And sang like him . I've been watching this movie. Since age 5 .
Same ❤
Watching this film was always a holiday tradition for my father and me. He passed away on Christmas Day 2016; I miss him so much. Love you, Dad. Thanks for the beautiful family film.
When the children are saying the pledge of allegiance the part “under God” is not there! I was surprised so I looked it up and “under God” was not added until 1954. This was made 1945. Never knew this
@@Q.Gold30 yes…the “under God” was added during the communist scare in the 1950s.
@@kaymuldoon3575 Hi
The children singing happy birthday dear Jesus was priceless. What a great movie.
The children were amazing so sweet!
I am glad I stumbled upon this.... Children can be so much of a blessing
Everytime I hear "Happy Birthday Jesus" I always think of Full Metal Jacket
It’s a little bit not good
The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir recorded a beautiful song called Happy Birthday Jesus. I would love to have my Sunday School kids sing it one year.
Here we are again at next year. One of the best classic movies. Just love🕊⚘🎄
This is a splendid film. Bing Crosby is outstanding as Fr. O'Malley. Ingrid Bergman is superb as Sister Superior. And she looks beautiful in a habit. The children are darling in this film. Thank you Clark for posting this.
Catholic Mother of 9 children here… some of them home sick with me sick as well today . I needed something for us all to watch together as we rest. I couldn’t think of a better movie today than this! Lots of smiles and tears watching with the children … a real balm to my soul and a much needed rest taking care of the sick while sick. ❤️🕊️ Thank you for making it available for us to savor. Tonight St. Nicholas comes to fill their shoes with chocolate coins for the feast day of St. Nicholas tomorrow, December 6!!!
From one Catholic mom to another... I hope that you feel better soon! Sending up prayers for all of you... for rest, peace, comfort, strength and healing!
@@teresamoubarek2793 Thank you so very much and God Bless you and your family for thinking of us in your prayers.🌹
God bless you and your family Anita cerny xxx
@@miladydewinter7770 Thank you! Merry Christmas!🕊️🎄
@@Seaventh God Bless you and Mary Christmas 👼🏻🕊️👑🎄🌹
I can relate to this movie as a child going to a Catholic school grades 1 to 8th. Then to a Catholic high School DeMatha in Hyattsville, Maryland. Great times, playing sports and having to study as I am the oldest of 5 boys. My parents sacrificed for our education, all my brothers including myself turned out very successful. God Bless America !
I went to Catholic school...St Jude's and Academy of the Holy Cross in Kensington, MD. Hi DeMatha! I had a nephew who went there. Love this movie! Love seeing the nuns in full habit again.
NOT ALL OF US HAD GOOD MEMORIES OF CATHOLIC SCHOOLS. I KNOW YOU WANT TO REMEMBER THE GOOD AND SO DO I.
@@teresamoubarek2793the Bernadine Sisters and Holy Cross Sisters
Both good schools.
This film resonates with all Parochial School people I am sure. That innocence of grade school we can still get in touch with decades later. The Sisters, the jokes on the board, the schoolyard fights, the excitement and wonder of Christmas, the future in front of us at graduation. I never get tired of it.
Thank you Christine.
@@joedeangelis2972 Merry Christmas Joe and God bless you and our country.
@@christinescheiner5194 When the children are saying the pledge of allegiance the part “under God” is not there! I was surprised so I looked it up and “under God” was not added until 1954. This was made 1945. Never knew this.
What??The abuse the horrible things nuns would say to us knowing they would get away with anything and I won't even go into what the priests were doing. Oh yeah great times.
@@chetyoubetya8565 Well, I don't know where you went to school but nothing of the sort happened to me or any parochial school person I know.
I have watched this movie with my Mom since I was a child. Even though she's gone I still watch it and think of her.
What a beautiful movie! So simplistic yet so heartwarming. May God heal our society today. 🙏
This is BULLSHIT - go to 10:31 they cut out the REAL pledge of allegiance which includes "AND TO THE REPUBLIC FOR WHICH IT STANDS ONE NATION UNDER GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PURITY, INNER JOY, PEACE, TRUE LOVE... all enveloped in this ageless motion picture. GOD BLESS THE WRITER, PRODUCERS, AND ALL CASTS OF THIS PRICELESSS GEM. My spirit is SOOOO lifted up. Thank you Jesus 🙏🙏🙏
This movie sucks
Your right. They certainly don't make films like this anymore. They are classics. When there was a time of morals, family values. No smut, foul language, taking the Lords name in vane. Thanks be to God. Praise Jesus. 🙏🙏🙏
Not if they cut God from it. Right in the beginning too.
This is BULLSHIT - go to 10:31 they cut out the REAL pledge of allegiance which includes "AND TO THE REPUBLIC FOR WHICH IT STANDS ONE NATION UNDER GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A brilliant movie which could not be made in this day & age.We have lost so much in morals & values.These movies are to be cherished.
@Michael Connelly. Amen, I often wonder how Jesus let mankind slip so, so far from Him🙏
Brings back memories of going to St Ann’s for 8 years in Jersey city. The school is gone but the church is still there. Great movie thank you 😊
Saint Ann's in Bethlehem, PA for 8 years too. The school is larger now. I saw this movie when it first came out...still powerful.
The church no longer "up to its neck in nuns," as the rectory housekeeper complains.
I love this movie, it's moving and sweet, and Bing and Ingrid, had good chemistry working together on this timeless classic.
I remember watching this as a child. They used to screen it on Christmas Eve and it never failed to make me cry but in a good way. It was the perfect way to start Christmas.
One of the most appropriate movies during the Christmas season! It brings out the true essence of Christmas!
When the children are saying the pledge of allegiance the part “under God” is not there! I was surprised so I looked it up and “under God” was not added until 1954. This was made 1945. Never knew this
@@lisapalmeno4488 Well said, Lisa Merry Christmas
Amen...
@@googleisslime8075 Happy new year
Ive known of this movie for most of my life but, had never watched it. I turned 69 yrs old 2 days ago and have not been dealing with it very well.
I lost my husband almost 5 yrs ago and as Ive gotten older, losing him has become more and more painful. He had always been my strength and not having him with me has been very difficult. We had 45 very good years together.
Ive not enjoyed the Christmas season or my birthday without him. This movie has cheered me up and helped me understand that God hasnt left me alone or without purpose. Ive realized that I need to be here as long as possible for my daughters and 3 grandchildren. I do, still, have a purpose.
Im very, very glad I watched this.
I hope you've continued to heal. And I hope that you have many, many more happy times with your children & grandchildren. ❤
One of my favorite Catholic movies of all time. This was back when America still had a soul and loved what was good. In our time no one can understand the love between priests and nuns that transcends any notion of sex. It's emphasis was on practical living our faith. I really like sister giving the kid boxing lessons... It seams that father and sister complimented each others strengths and weaknesses for the common good.
+Catholic Seymour
Too right friend!
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Thank you... May the time come when the Church is once again honored for what she truly is. The light of the world in Christ's physical absence.
Now I am not Catholic, and certainly respect everyone's right to worship the way they see best for them. I agree with you that this was when political correctness was not a thought in our national conscience and religion was well respected, and America loved what was good. I really liked that part, America loved what was good. This movie and the prequel, Going My Way, are certainly two excellent examples of what was good.
Oh God Bless you! Say your rosary and pray, fatima prophecies are happening right now
I totally agree on your take of this movie! Somewhere along the way Hollywood lost imagination, and the actors lost their ability to act. The more C.G., and more skin shown constitutes a great movie in today's world. The more I watch these old movies, the less I like today's Hollywood! The old Hollywood took great stories and great actors and put them together, but always left room for the viewers imagination. Ingrid Bergman was the true definition of a STAR!
I can't believe that I had never seen this movie until now. I always knew it was a classic, but I had never actually seen it. What great lessons to be learned from it! A spiritual masterpiece!
one of the classics thanks for the download
Just beautiful and heart warming in the present sick world. God still speaks in mysterious ways.
they don't make such peacefully beautiful films like this anymore. gosh, gratitude for this upload
Love this movie, the ending makes me cry, such a great ending. They just don't make great movies like this anymore, thanks.
This was my Dad's favorite movie. He passed four years ago at 90. I just watched the movie for the first time here. In my tears I finally understand Dad. Merry Christmas ole Partner.
Merry Christmas Brian & God bless you!
She is sooooo BEAUTIFUL, it’s unreal how even in black and white her glow just shines straight through to your heart
She’s has more class and beauty than these so called famous today.
You better believe it....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Playing a nun here, in 1945, has nothing to do with running away four years later with a most admired Italian director whom, by the way, she married in 1950.
I don’t see any scandal here. Only bigotry from those who never mind their own business.
Actually, the big hypocrisy is that Hollywood made a fuss about it just because she was no longer a money-maker to them, once gone. They are used to pulling the strings of bigotry if needed. That’s plain cynicism. Who’s gonna be fooled by that ? Show business people, especially in Hollywood, don’t believe in anything but cash.
Bergman wasn’t that type. After all, she was from Sweden, and they didn’t understand people like her, obviously. Good for her ! (And well done !)
Black and white is always a better choice than color for closeups (and it provides the kind of distance that favors and allows the dream ...). I wish they shot more films in black and white nowadays, although it’s more expensive ...
I agree with you ... and after she died in 1982 Gregory Peck said about her that she was the most beautiful woman he had ever seen..... and no makeup at all on her face......!!!!!!!!!!
DAM STRAIGHT...!!!!!!!!@@funguy246
This was one of my sister’s favorite movies. She has passed, but forever in my heart will we share this memory. God bless my dear dear sister. May she Rest In Peace.
This was one of my brother’s favorite movies (mine too) he died of the China virus early this month. R.I.P.
@@jimgag2 Well, I just lost my mother two weeks ago. She was wonderful and her faith was her foundation. Now my mom, my dad, and my sister are together in heaven. God bless you and I am sorry for your loss.
@@jimgag2 should have wore a mask.
That’s what happens when you worship an idiot president.
How many more did he kill?
This movie put a smile on my face. The era of class, respect and goodwill ! Thanks for the upload! Enjoyed it very much.
Koco vic Pleaae keep in mind this is a work of fiction, and not a faithful accounting of what life was like in the mid-20th century
@@fileboy2002 To a degree you are correct but remembering this. What was evil and sick yesterday is now expectable. People have become depraved and selfish since God was tossed out. Evidence is all around you and me. We need God to come back.
HUH? You mean the era of WWII? Are you effing kidding? This is a movie MEANT to be pretty, to promote the idea that life is good and people are kind. Meanwhile, Hitler built death camps.
@@fileboy2002 Yeah we know.
@@fileboy2002 Thankyou. From the costumes the nuns are wearing I believe them to be Dominican. Women who abused children and beat them with absolutely no mercy. I went to school in the 50s. Worst time to go to Catholic school. Only 10 years later and their rotten hands were tied. Today those nuns would be arrested.
I looked for this movie on Netflix and Amazon Prime, no luck. Then I decided to look on UA-cam. Thank you Clark, so happy to see this once more.
Hats off to Clark Leeth for making this great and wonderful movie available. I've not seen a movie as good as this one for years. It was one you can watch and afterwards feel good about yourself and others. It's a cleansing kind of film to me. Blessings on Clark Leeth and family. Thank you!!!
Well said❤️❤️❤️❤️
What a fantastic movie! I've always been a great admirer of both Bing Crosby and Ingrid Bergman, and watching them together, in such a finely made movie is a treasure! I've saved the movie, and will watch it many times.
Thank you for posting it on UA-cam. I'm indebted to you....
I am 70 this year and have watched this every year since a child....love it!!
What a wonderful movie. So touching. Made me cry like a baby. I just love Bing in about everything he's done. But this was his finest movie. I know he won an Oscar for his role. Ingrid Bergman was as fine an actress as they come. So very well done.
Bing was wonderful, my favourite......
this was one of the many classic movies that were shown on free TV over and over again leading up to Christmas in the late 70s and early 80s. Wonderful life was also one. over and over and over again, lol. I loved it.
I also loved the trouble with angels during the holiday season
How sweet that you put this up for your wife, Penny, and for all of us. Gloria in excelsis Deo 😍
What a beautiful, precious movie! I smiled, I laughed and, here and there, I also shed tears of joy and nostalgia. How sad that the sister had to leave St Mary's. She meant so much for all, and especially for the children. How I love those good old times! Many thanks for uploading this brilliant movie.
It's sentimental, sweet, and entertaining yet has a message in it and makes the world seem good and wholesome. I hope more films like this will be made in this generation. It will do us good.
I can never tire of watching this movie I watch it at least 3 times a week. It's UPLIFTING, INSPIRATIONAL and one of the best movies ever made thank you so much for sharing this wonderful gem.
They don't make movies like this anymore they will always be treasured.
First time watching this on 12/23/19.
Not so sure. I jokingly said ba humbug to a clerk who clearly had no clue what I was talking about.
Somewhere, somehow and in someway, something is seriously wrong with this generation.
@@davidgeorge000 Ya think so???!!
Seriously though, generation X, watched it, and had zero clue what's the angle here. Checked some IMDB review, and there's your eye-opener - I had never known about 70 kids in one class room, nor of lethal fires in school buildings, I had heard comments that the nuns could "play in rough" ("just the way it was in those times") from boomers though - go figure! So, it was a necessary movie in it's time! Yet, they are a changing, for better or worse, that's open to subjectivity.
The don't make movies of substance period.Everthing is sexual nude scenes to give reality well I for one, go to the movies to escape reality ! I want to be entertained. I don't want to see druggies and gun violence and pornography (ALMOST) Movies after the depression catered to family-friendly audience made you feel good, happy,proud. Nowadays admission cost 🎟twenty dollars to see animation on screen. In the 1940's they called that cartoons between feature films. Two movie, and cartoons .We loved them then and still loved them now. Maybe more now.📣📽📸🥂the golden days of Hollywood👏
I haven’t seen that movie since I was a very young kid. I cried this time. Thank you, thank you so very much! Memories! God bless all of you involved in it’s presentation! 🙏🏼
A wonderful heartwarming movie!
God bless you.
MEMORIES!! Beautiful memories. A special Christmas gift! Thanks!!❤️
ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS 💖
Love this movie. Ingrid Bergman and Bing Crosby were PERFECT in their roles. I cry every time at the ending of the movie every time. THANK YOU You Tube, and Clark Leeth.
Me as a Muslim from Bosnia I can say probably this is the most emotional movie
I ever saw so far in my life
Thanks for the uploaded this so nice film
Greetings from South Korea by Bosnian man
25.12.2020.
Thank you so much.
Greetings to you too!
God bless you💕
A Christmas Day greeting from a Muslim from Bosnia now in South Korea.
You made the world slightly more civilized and somewhat more beautiful with your kind greeting.
U would enjoy seeing "The Inn of the Sixth Happiness". I highly recommend it. Greetings from Texas
Thank YOU so much for providing this excellent 1945 film “The Bells of St. Mary’s.” Before today, I had never seen this movie and was it ever special. Ingrid Bergman won a Golden Globe award for Best Actress while the film won an Academy Award for Best Sound Mixing. The Oscar went to Steve Dunn, RKO Radio Studio Sound Department. Have a Blessed Day.
Glad to find this GEM on UA-cam, Love the boxing scene where Eddie decks the Sister , his concern for her is so genuine and priceless. My Mom loved this movie so much, and I do too. Thanks Mom for the enjoyment together. Thanks Clark for the post. I feel all warm and fuzzy inside. What's up with the 915 Dislikes ??? ( When I enjoyed this movie. ) Some people don't know a GREAT Movie, even if it hit them like a train. Pffffffft !!!!!
Some people have very poor taste so the dislikes could be from fans of rubbish like reality programmes or "woke" modern films. It's a shame for them that they could dislike a lovely, uplifting and family-friendly film like this but then, there's a lot of hatred for Christianity and the message of Christ around these days isn't there? Their loss!
God bless you and all here!
Absolutely beautiful movie. “Father please help remove all bitterness from my heart, and father , let me accept your Holy will for me and my life.”
So many lessons in this movie.
You will shed tears. And I hope this movie brings more people to the Catholic Faith. Just beautiful!
Alara Hillton God bless you, a Christmas tradition in our home since when I was a little girl. I am 70 now! Merry Christmas and have a wonderful and blessed new year.
Jude Christenson thank you. This may have been the first time I saw it. I am 67; alone; and need some healing. Merry Christmas.
I was educated in the Catholic Church appreciate the sisters that taught me respect their dedication
Alara Hillton I’m so glad you told me, it’s hard to be alone. I am 70 years old, and have to be in bed most of the time because of the spinal injury. (30 years ago). It would be my honor to pray for you. I try to find someone each day that I can pray for, I feel that’s what God wants me to do right now, since I can’t do active things...Thank you for telling me. Again, God bless you. I will also pray that God puts someone special in your life....❤️
OVER HERE! You’re right, I have raised seven children, and now have nine grandchildren. I think a lot of respect begins in the home, but friends are such an influence! You’re right about that discipline, Catholic education did give me discipline in some areas, but in someways, I was always afraid.Afraid that I would go to hell, afraid of “is this a mortal sin. I can tell you that if I would’ve had pictures like these sisters and priest, it would have been an awesome experience. Thanks for your comments. Definitely food for thought. God bless you, and I hope you had a wonderful Christmas!
What the ...has happened to Hollywood the last two decades! No such beautiful movies and good actors like these anymore!
Garbage these days
Cultural shifts, film economics, maybe writers' strikes?
The Hollywood people are allergic to anything wholesome.@@destubae3271
We love when Ingrid Bergman teaches Bobby how to box! Great scene. Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without Bing Crosbys velvety voice.
The boxing part is really the best part.....!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Michael John Dennis God Bless “Melanie” It is Amazing that she lived so long. My Grandma was 100.... Rest in Peace “Livvie!”
@Michael John Dennis Only a few weeks after she went cycling in the middle of the pandemic. What a legend
Velvety lmao
She taught "Eddie" how to box.
Love this movie when I was a child and love it even more may these actor and actress rest in peace AMEN
I share your thoughts on this
Movies of today cannot compare
I adore these old movies such class, respect and good old story telling
My dad got me to watch this movie with him many years ago during the holiday season. My dad is gone now but I still watch it every year. Always makes me think of him. Great movie and Ingrid Bergman was great an so funny, not to mention beautiful
David Digital always watched this with my mom. She died when I was 15, I'm 65 now and still remember the time spent with her.
My close neighbor and friend also lost her mother at the same age and she feels the same; she speaks of that loss often and although I lost my mother later in life, I know that at the holidays especially I think of all the memories we shared. I hope you have a blessed holiday season.
Memories instilled in us will always be with us.
My Dad, who's now passed, would watch this together as well. Brings back warm memories.
I just whelled up with tears with you're story. I watched this with many of the great christmas classics with my Dad too. Hes gone now, to that next room, my hero. Thank you sweet human being instagram.com/Ships_Mate1917
People may say I've been living under a rock to have missed this holiday classic all these years, but better late than never. I love movies of this era and was seeking those with a Christmas theme. This certainly did not disappoint. There is magic in the acting back then: subtle, honest, clear. To say that nothing like this has existed for awhile now is an obvious understatement. This year, at this time, I am grateful to those people who still cherish these precious memories and are kind enough to share them with others like me who would likely never come across them otherwise. God bless, Merry Christmas, and the peace of the season in the New Year as well.
Just saw this for 1st time. How did i never see this before? Beautiful classic!
Seeing the sisters takes me back to my Catholic school days. They were tuff on us but we learned our religion, which has got me through life. I thank them.
I never get tired of watching the amazing film. Such beauty of Spirit, love and service. And the finest of actors in Ingrid, Bing and others. Thank you you tube for this timeless movie.
Fantastic piece of film making ...
A rare sight these days
Im so relieved he told her bfore she left!!!! Yay God! Thanks for the movie- this was my first time seeing it and Im 67yrs old! Merrry Christmas to all!
Ingrid Bergman was my favorite actress, she was incredibly gorgeous
Exceptional performance by Ingrid
I wish they made films like this now adays when people need hope and faith more than ever
Ever since I was a child I have seen this picture over and over countless times and I have never been bored watching it!
I have always loved. Biñg çrosby. And his movie s bells of st Mary's is great.thank you. For showing it
Such a beautiful atmospheric quality to this... like old photographs. The black and white keeps one imagining, and helps the film's traits of hope and faith shine through even more.
Bookmarked to watch again at the beginning of the holidays this year. Put me in the Christmas mood :) If you're reading this, God bless you
One year later I have just watched it and it works on so many levels but ultimately a tale of Love , Faith and hope despite everything and through everything
@@andyfield3614 Merry Christmas and watch it again--- it nourishes the soul..
God bless you too
Thank you and God bless you too!
And may God bless you.
My beloved husband Tom and I always watched this and Going My Way every Christmas. We loved it so much! I haven't watched it since he died in 2020. I'm alone every Christmas now and I'm going to watch it again. Merry Christmas Tom. I will always love and miss you most at Christmas.❤
i had seen this movie a month ago. Today I felt like seeing the last 5 minutes. Heart warming!
I watched this movie as a child and loved it so much. I have rewatched it occasionally over the years but not for a long time. It is simply breathtaking! Thank you so much to Clark Leeth for posting it here.
I love ❤️ the classics, they are wonderful 👍 and endearing to me, thanks.
Merry Christmas 2019! I watched this for the first time in the early 70’s with my Dad & Grandpa. It’s truly a timeless masterpiece! Being a Irish Catholic this movie and Bing Crosby are a must every Christmas!
My childhood days growing up with a Catholic education one of the best movies of all time❤
I have always enjoyed this film, even though I have seen it many times, with my parents and grandparents, now as an old man I understand the meaning of this film, the gentle Ingrid Bergman the sweet dulcet tones of Bing Crosby, truly create this magnificent film that transcends time, but lingers in our memories. Thank you!
watching while isolating corona virus, thought ols movies may cheer us all up, and crying and laughing, wonderful movie
A Beautiful gift to your Wife Penny. Thank you for sharing this gift with us all. I never tire of watching it. I read everyone's comments. It is a Wonderful Movie about moral's , values. They have not changed as some say. They are instilled in us all. We must remember that. For kindness to life and all we experience , how we conduct ourselves is where ones values lye. What's in our heart's and Soul's. It's to walk with the Grace of God.
When Follywood was really great. Never miss this movie at Christmas and throughout the year!
This movie never gets old! Love it! Thanks!
What lovely people, lovely acting, lovely speech and I really love this movie so much
I love this movie too, but as a hearing impaired person, it's too bad that who ever translated the dialogue for closed captioning obviously doesn't understand English, as a lot of the sentences don't make sense. Lucky that this is one of my favorite movies so I can follow it from memory. Sigh......
One of my favorites..when I'm feeling down I watch this to remember though it's an old movie it shows God is still there for us even though I feel all alone..❤
One of my favorite movies! I especially get a kick out of the 1st graders' version of the Nativity scene and singing "Happy Birthday" - absolutely precious! The entire scene doesn't look rehearsed at all; looks like it just took one take. Thank you Clark Leeth for sharing this!
It wasn't rehearsed. The director simply let the kids improvise, and filmed it as is.
Yes, I loved that scene too! I hadn't seen this movie before, so thank you Clark Leeth for sharing it.
Agree, my absolute favorite part of this wonderful movie!
Its a beautiful movie! A movie full of hope and love. A movie that will teach you there is joy in giving! Truly enjoyed every bit of it! Thank you God for guiding me to watch it!
So happy I found this. I haven't seen it in years. Great memories watch with my family.
When the children are saying the pledge of allegiance the part “under God” is not there! I was surprised so I looked it up and “under God” was not added until 1954. This was made 1945. Never knew this.
Thank you.
Watched this with Grandparents.
Lovely.
Time to speak up and bring back God and goodness.
Love the beautiful Christmas play by the precious, innocent, little children!
I found this beautiful movie a few weeks ago on DVD for $1.00 at the local Goodwill. I would like to thank whoever donated it !
So many thanks for posting this, I can't believe I reached my older years without having seen it. A wonnderful film.
Fantastic Movie. They don't make films like this anymore! Ingrid Bergman is simply the best actress ever. Rest in Peace.
Great to see a great movie. Miss movies like this, and I never tire of watching them.
They don't make classics like this anymore
This movie is full of wonderful soulful acting, there are more scenes I cry in when I watch this movie than any other I've ever watched. The timing, the great acting, the innocent times, and so many wonderful truths of live and the heart. Watching this movie will restore your faith in human beings and remind you of the real important things in life! Merry Christmas everyone!
i remember this at 12 years old brought tears than 50yrs on and still brings tears a beautiful bing crosby and cast never to be repeated forever grateful thank you
I'm 59 years old and all these years in the last nine years you haven't been able to see this movie and I appreciate it and I thank you so much because the bells of saint Mary does represent the greatest holidays Thanksgiving and Christmas I appreciate you showing it on you too thank you so much again thank you God bless amen
I used to watch this with my dad every Christmas. Such a beautiful movie. Now I watch it with my kids and grandkids! Timeless perfection!
when I was very young mom and dad put me in a orphanage,anyhow I watch this and often remember god keeping me so I hope this inspires someone god bless
+Frank Frontiera I can relate! My bags were packed, when I was three-I was sat out on the porch; picked up by a Social Worker-at least the beatings had stopped by the one who had sent me packing! Yes; I find life can be inspirational; when hearts relate to one another.
God bless you both. Most of us never realize how lucky we truly were as children. I was blessed with loving parents, adopted by my Great Aunt and Uncle.... but I couldn't have wished for better. I miss them dearly.
Stay strong with Lord Jesus Christ
Luke 2
always print God capitol G thank yoi
i love your post Frank- i hope you have a good life?
Fantastic films make cry
"Up to your neck in nuns." Best line ever. Love this movie. Even though I have it on DVD (colorized and in black & white), I just had to watch a bit of this upload. Thanks so much. Just for the record, the movie is best in glorious b&w.
I help trained my brother for the olympics and seen her training Eddie made my heart melt🙏🏼
My third time watching...love it..such beautiful singing....makes me cry
My fourth time Mary lol
My mother and grandmother watched The Bells of St. Mary's at Christmas time for many many many years and I just watched it for the first time myself and it was such a beautiful movie Merry Christmas everyone
I started watching and got so enraged after 10 minutes of this crap because all I can think about are beaten and abused children, I had to stop. Have to find some Christmas movie without the Catholic pretence of decency.
Beth S It’s so sad that you think that about Catholic schools. I was a little girl who attended parochial school and I never saw anybody hit or beaten or abused. We were educated very well. We were taught to love God and our country. We were taught discipline and kindness. The sisters were very good at moving mountains through prayer and sacrifice. They were very poor and truly knew how to stretch a dollar. We used donated paper that had been used on one side because they couldn’t afford new paper but we learned well. There was never any ugliness, it was the 50’s. My family watched this wonderful movie every Christmas and loved it.
I never get tired of seeing this -- everyone is so great -- and the message of unconditional love and trust is much needed in this world -