The Song of Bernadette
 | Directed by Henry King Starring: William Eythe, Charles Bickford, Vincent Price, Lee J. Cobb, Gladys Cooper 20th Century Fox, 1943, DVD Customer Rating: 112 reviews Recommend |
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The story of a peasant girl Bernadette Soubirous, a poverty-stricken, pure hearted adolescent, who saw a vision, of a "Beautiful Lady" near her home town of Lourdes in 1858. The wondrous news spreads rapidly throughout France, leaving in its wake a variety of consequences: adoration, suspicion and greed among the people of Lourdes skepticism from the town doctor (Lee J. Cobb) charges of insanity from the town prosecutor (Vincent Price) threats of physical punishment, then support and guidance from the Dean of Lourdes (Charles Bickford), who finally becomes convinced that the miracle has, indeed, taken place. Winner of four Academy Awards, including Best Actress and Best Score, this true story is both first-rate filmmaking and an inspiring tribute to faith, courage and the human spirit.
Jennifer Jones plays the legendary French peasant who claimed to have dialogues with the Virgin Mary at a Lourdes grotto in 1858. The script handles the visitations as an article of truth (Linda Darnell plays the Virgin), which helps move the drama forward, though much of the story concerns the conflicts that arise in the community after Jones is told the grotto contains healing waters. Made by Henry King (The Snows of Kilimanjaro), the film is gorgeous to look at and sensitively directed; and Jones (who won an Oscar for Best Actress) is radiant in the lead. Whatever one's religious persuasion, this is a strikingly handsome Hollywood production to be enjoyed. The film also earned Academy Awards for cinematography and score. — Tom Keogh
Title: The Song of Bernadette
Sales Rank: 2418 in DVD
Actor: William Eythe, Charles Bickford, Vincent Price, Lee J. Cobb, Gladys Cooper
Director: Henry King
Studio: 20th Century Fox, 2003-06-03, Theatrical Release: 1943-04
Format: Black & White, Closed-captioned, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC, Acpect Ratio 1.33:1
Languages: English (Original Language), Spanish (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled)
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region Code: 1
Running Time: 156 minutes
Package Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches, 0.25 pounds
- The Song of Bernadette
- Very good movie and especially the wonderful acting of Jennifer Jones.
I didn't realize when I saw it in my teens that it was her first film
and she won an Academy Award for it. Quite spiritual. More reviews
- The Song Of Bernadette
- It was a 100% positive transaction, and I would order again with no problem. Good service all around. … More reviews
- The Song of Bernadette
- Excellent family movie with a tear-jerker ending. Cast of A-list actors from the old days.… More reviews
- Never Diminishes With Age, Inspirational Even Now.
- While America was involved in out Civil War, a young woman named Bernadette in France was having a war of her own. She was abused and not believed when she worshiped God in her own way through a 'lady' who appeared only to her and a miracle grotto with healing waters in an unusual place. It was strange that no one else could… More reviews
- Wonderful Faith-filled Movie
- My whole family just finished watching "The Song of Bernadette" - the great classic movie staring Jennifer Jones which tells the story of St. Bernadette, a young peasant girl who was chosen by God to see the Blessed Mother at Lourdes. I had read the story of St. Bernadette to my two boys (ages 7 and 6) a while ago so they knew the general plot… More reviews
