The Bells of St. Mary's
★ 6.8 · 1945 · 126m · Drama · Comedy
Father O'Malley is sent to St. Mary's, a run-down parochial school on the verge of condemnation. He and Sister Benedict work together in an attempt to save the school, though their differing methods often lead to good-natured disagreements.
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