Going My Way or The Bells of St.Mary's?
Two uplifting and delightful films. Bing Crosby's loveable, and decent Father O'Malley is the character he will be forever remembered as; his Priest isn't stuffy or strict, and is easy to get along with, whilst being true to his beliefs and his required duties.
Which of the two films do you love the most?
I enjoy both very much, but my favourite is The Bells of St. Mary's.
I love the growing bond between O'Malley and Sister Mary (Ingrid Bergman)starting off with deeply opposing views, they grow to respect and like one another as the film goes along. The film also features two adorable, and scene stealing animals. There's the cute kitten who climbs inside O'Malley's hat, much to the delight/amusement of the nuns he is addressing at that moment; the other is the sad looking stray dog, who sits making the funniest noises in the church, he is adopted by the lonely character played by Henry Travers.
The final scene always gets me, no matter how many times I watch it.
Great performances to be found in both films, and many terrific songs too. A friend and I always get the giggles during the equally moving finale of Going My Way, because the ancient mother looks like she is gliding across that floor on wheels!
Go to bed Frank or this is going to get ugly .