Fred MacMurray
William 'Bill' Dunnigan
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The Miracle of the Bells was dismissed by critics, and was mentioned in the satirical film book The Golden Turkey Awards, which poked fun at Frank Sinatra's portrayal of Father Paul. Time magazine excoriated the film upon release, declaring in their review that "St. Michael ought to sue".
Granting her final request, a Hollywood press agent brings the dead body of an actress, who died after making her first and only film, back to her hometown for burial. To arouse public interest, and to get the reluctant studio head to release the film, he asks all the local churches to ring their bells for three days.
- (1.1K)
- Drama
- Irving Pichel
- 1948-03-27
After the bells begin to ring, reporters appear in Coaltown, and to convince them of his sincerity, Bill relates Olga's dying moments: On her deathbed, Olga tells Bill that she was driven to become a movie star as a way of fulfilling the lost dreams of the poor people of Coaltown.
- Irving Pichel, Harry D'arcy
- Fred Macmurray
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The Bells Ring for the Cast. smithy-8 8 November 2003. "The Miracle of the Bells" is a gem of a movie. It is Fred MacMurray's best role and best movie. He plays a burned-out publicist, who helps an aspiring actress attain (Alida Valli) a movie role, watches her die, then travels with her body to her hometown.
Summaries. Granting her final request, a Hollywood press agent brings the dead body of an actress, who died after making her first and only film, back to her hometown for burial. To arouse public interest, and to get the reluctant studio head to release the film, he asks all the local churches to ring their bells for three days.
Escaping the sooty environs of Coaltown, Pennsylvania, Olga heads to Hollywood, where through a series of incredible circumstances she manages to land the highly coveted leading role in a film based on the life of Joan of Arc. Tragically, Olga dies suddenly after wrapping up the film's final scene.
Jan 1, 2010 · The Miracle of the Bells came out at the tail end of the 1940s Wartime light fantasy films – Here Comes Mr Jordan (1941), A Guy Named Joe (1943), It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) et al.
