USA,
1949, 94 min
Directed by:
Henry KosterCinematography:
Joseph LaShelleComposer:
Cyril J. MockridgeCast:
Loretta Young, Celeste Holm, Hugh Marlowe, Elsa Lanchester, Thomas Gomez, Dorothy Patrick, Dooley Wilson, Mike Mazurki, Edwin Max, Regis Toomey, Walter Baldwin (more)VOD (1)
Plots(1)
Determined to fulfill a promise made to God for saving a hospital from destruction during World War II, Sister Margaret (Loretta Young) and Sister Scolastica (Celeste Holm) arrive in Connecticut with the dream of building a children's hospital. All they need is land and money. They already have the most essential ingredient - faith. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1950 - Loretta Young (Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role)
- 1950 - Celeste Holm (Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role)
- 1950 - Elsa Lanchester (Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role)
- 1950 - Clare Boothe Luce (Best Original Story)
- 1950 - Joseph LaShelle (Best Cinematography (Black-and-White))
- 1950 - Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song)
- 1950 - Best Art Direction-Set Decoration (Black-and-White)
Golden Globes
- 1950 - Best Motion Picture – Drama