The Miracle of the Bells movie poster

The Miracle of the Bells

March 27, 1948 2h 0m 5.9/10 (15 votes)

Originally released in 1948. The Miracle of the Bells is a drama film. directed by Irving Pichel. With a runtime of 2h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Fred MacMurray, Alida Valli, and Frank Sinatra

Synopsis

The body of a young actress is brought to her home town by the man who loved her. He knows that she wanted all the church bells to ring for three days after she was buried, but is told that this will cost a lot of money. The checks that he writes to the various churches all bounce, but it is the weekend and, in desperation, he prays that a miracle will happen before the banks reopen. It does, but not in the way he hoped.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 27, 1948 77 years ago
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Runtime 2h 0m 120 minutes total
User Rating 5.9/10 Mixed (15 votes)
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Budget $2M Production budget
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Box Office $2.1M 1.1x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$2,000,000
Revenue
$2,100,000

Production Companies

  • RKO Radio Pictures
  • Jesse L. Lasky Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Miracle of the Bells about?

The body of a young actress is brought to her home town by the man who loved her. He knows that she wanted all the church bells to ring for three days after she was buried, but is told that this wi...

Who directed The Miracle of the Bells?

The Miracle of the Bells was directed by Irving Pichel.

How long is The Miracle of the Bells?

The Miracle of the Bells has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).

When was The Miracle of the Bells released?

The Miracle of the Bells was released on March 27, 1948 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Miracle of the Bells?

The main cast of The Miracle of the Bells includes Fred MacMurray, Alida Valli, Frank Sinatra, Lee J. Cobb, Harold Vermilyea.