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The Miracle of the Bells (1948)

Director: Irving Pichel

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From Time Out Film Guide

This over-extended and uncertain satire (adapted by Ben Hecht from a novel by Russell Janey) on fake religiosity has an ill-at-ease Sinatra as the priest persuaded by press agent MacMurray into offering his church for the funeral of late-lamented actress Valli, whose final film is due for imminent release. After three days of bell ringing, however, the girl is restored to life: Miracle or stunt? It's very hard to care.

Author: TJ 0000-00-00 00:00:00

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Cast & crew

Director: Irving Pichel

Producer: Jesse L Lasky, Walter MacEwen

Cast: Fred MacMurray, Frank Sinatra, Alida Valli, Lee J Cobb, Harold Vermilyea, Charles Meredith, Philip Ahn, Frank Ferguson full cast

Duration: 120 mins


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