The Bishop's Wife is a 1947 American supernatural romantic comedy film directed by Henry Koster, starring Cary Grant, Loretta Young and David Niven. The plot is about an angel who helps a bishop with his problems. The film was adapted by Leonardo Bercovici and Robert E. Sherwood from the 1928 novel of the same name by Robert Nathan.
Theatrical release poster by William Rose
In markets where the original title was kept, the posters had a black text box added
In some US markets, the film was retitled Cary and the Bishop's Wife
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Henry Koster was a German-born film director. He was the husband of actress Peggy Moran.
Koster (left) with producer Samuel G. Engel and cameraman Arthur Arling on the set of The Story of Ruth (1960).