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Going My Way

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Bells of St. Mary's

Original title

Going My Way

Year

1944

Running time

126 min.

Country

United States

Director

Leo McCarey

Screenwriter

Frank Butler, Frank Cavett. Plot: Leo McCarey

Cast

Music

Robert Emmett Dolan

Cinematography

Lionel Lindon, John F. Seitz (B&W)

Producer

Paramount Pictures

Genre

Comedy. Musical | Religion

Synopsis

A new priest shows up at the parish of a crusty old priest named Father Fitzgibbon. The new man, Father O'Malley, must ingratiate himself with both the old man and his congregation. There are various ups and downs in their relationship but on the whole, it all seems to be going rather well. Then one night, the church burns to the ground.

Rankings Position

#137 Best Musical Movies

Awards: 1944: 7 Academy Awards, including Best Movie, Director and Actor (Bing Crosby). 10 Nom.

1944: Golden Globes: Best Movie, Director and Supporting Actor (Barry Fitzgerald)

1944: New York Film Critics Circle: 3 Awards, including Best Film. 4 Nominations

1944: National Board of Review (NBR): nominated to Top Films (In alphabetical order).

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