USA,
1943, 156 min
Directed by:
Henry KingScreenplay:
George SeatonCinematography:
Arthur C. MillerComposer:
Alfred NewmanCast:
Jennifer Jones, Charles Bickford, Vincent Price, Lee J. Cobb, Gladys Cooper, Anne Revere, Mary Anderson, Patricia Morison, Aubrey Mather, Charles Dingle (more)Plots(1)
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. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1944 - Jennifer Jones (Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role)
- 1944 - Arthur C. Miller (Best Cinematography (Black-and-White))
- 1944 - Alfred Newman (Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score))
- 1944 - Best Art Direction-Set Decoration (Black-and-White)
- 1944 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
- 1944 - Henry King (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 1944 - Charles Bickford (Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role)
- 1944 - Anne Revere (Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role)
- 1944 - Gladys Cooper (Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role)
- 1944 - George Seaton (Best Adapted Screenplay)
- 1944 - Best Achievement in Film Editing
- 1944 - Best Sound Mixing
Golden Globes
- 1944 - Best Motion Picture – Drama
- 1944 - Henry King (Best Director)
- 1944 - Jennifer Jones (Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama)