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Going My Way
(1944)
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This irresistible Oscar winner from writer-director Leo McCarey (An Affair to Remember) stars Bing Crosby as a low-key, crooning priest who joins the parish of a no-nonsense but sweet old Irish man of the cloth (Barry Fitzgerald). While Bing turns local toughs into a choir, the elder priest worries over the church building fund and whether he'll get a chance to see his old mother back in Ireland before she dies. One would have to have a heart of stone not to be won over by this charmer, with a lovely ending guaranteed to make you bawl for a week. --Tom Keogh From Leonard Maltin's Movie & Video Guide
Sentimental story of down-to-earth priest Father O'Malley (Crosby) winning over aging superior (Fitzgerald) and sidewalk gang of kids is hard to resist--thanks to the skills of writer-director McCarey, who won two Oscars. Academy Awards also went to Crosby, Fitzgerald, Best Picture, and Best Song: ``Swinging on a Star. '' Sequel: THE BELLS OF ST. MARY'S.
Copyright© Leonard Maltin, 1998, used by arrangement with Signet, a division of Penguin Putnam, Inc. read more Video Description
Loveable McCarey picture is a sentimental favorite. Dynamic young priest Bing adds sparkle to a parish, overseen by crusty old priest (Fitzgerald), that could sure use some. Crosby singlehandedly wins over the local toughs by organizing a football team, and bolsters the parish's coffers with a little ditty he sells. The whole thing just sings, particularly "Would You Like to Swing On a Star?" Academy Award Nominations: 10, including Best Actor: Barry Fitzgerald. read more
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going my way
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Reviewer:
Derek Bambrick
from Dublin,Ireland
November 27, 1999
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A truly family favourite.Bing at his best.Being Irish it makes you connect with all those IrishAmericans.As for the scene when his mother turns up.You would have to have a heart of stone not to shed a tear..turra lurra lurra
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Incredible
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Reviewer:
Andy Buechel
from United States
October 14, 1999
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This film is one of the greatest sentimental dramas of all time (second only to "It's A Wonderful Life"). It was a tremendous success on its origianl release, and rightly so. Bing Crosby's performance (and everyone else's, for that matter) is stupendous, and the direction is brilliant. I also, as a Roman Catholic, love how this film is one of the few Hollywood movies to give the Church an even break. I have high company in this regard, for this film was a favorite of Pope Pius XII.
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2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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This great enduring film is my favorite.
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A viewer
from Chino Hills, CA, USA
May 18, 1999
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I cannot image anyone else portraying Father O'malley except Bing Crosby, but a great mistake almost occured. Pat O'Brien was almost given the part, because of his performance in Angels with Dirty Faces as Father Jerry Connelly. The studio executives felt that the public would not except Bing Crosby (legendary crooner) as a preist, and they took a chance and the rest is history. The film won academy awards for best picture, best actor and other awards too. The film is about a priest who helps people any way he can. "Would you like to swing on a star" is the title song in the movie, which he sings along with the Dead End Kid's. His unmistakeable voice and his demeanor captivates me everytime I see this film. Father O'Malley is the type of person I strive to be like and I wish more people would do the same. He is content with who he is and looks for the good in everyone. The final scene where Father O'Malley walks away from the church in quiet dignity, without the need to be thanked epitomized the type of person he was, a great human being. I was so touched by that gesture and by Fitzpatrick's performance I cried. It is a beautiful ending to a great film.
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2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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A wonderful story
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A viewer
from New Jersey
December 17, 1998
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Although it is not technically a Christmas movie; you can bet it is always shown during the Christmas season; especially in the wee small hours of the morning or just about dinner time. Anyway, a fine film for viewing any time of the year and the sequel, Bells Of St. Mary's is great too.
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0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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