Golden Age Films: ‘The Bells of St. Mary’s’: Used Responsibly, Power Can Transform

It pays to cultivate a habit of joyful giving

NR | 2h 6min | Drama, Comedy | 1945

Producer, director, and screenwriter Leo McCarey’s box-office hit “Going My Way” (1944) inspired his sequel, “The Bells of St. Mary’s” (1945). The films introduced Father O’Malley to audiences, a character McCarey created and dramatized.