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Come to the Stable

  • 1949
  • Approved
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
1.7K
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Celeste Holm and Loretta Young in Come to the Stable (1949)
ComedyDrama

Two nuns arrive unannounced in the small New England town of Bethlehem, where they recruit various townspeople to help them build a children's hospital.Two nuns arrive unannounced in the small New England town of Bethlehem, where they recruit various townspeople to help them build a children's hospital.Two nuns arrive unannounced in the small New England town of Bethlehem, where they recruit various townspeople to help them build a children's hospital.

  • Director
    • Henry Koster
  • Writers
    • Oscar Millard
    • Sally Benson
    • Clare Boothe Luce
  • Stars
    • Loretta Young
    • Celeste Holm
    • Hugh Marlowe
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    1.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Henry Koster
    • Writers
      • Oscar Millard
      • Sally Benson
      • Clare Boothe Luce
    • Stars
      • Loretta Young
      • Celeste Holm
      • Hugh Marlowe
    • 25User reviews
    • 13Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 7 Oscars
      • 5 wins & 9 nominations total

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    Loretta Young
    Loretta Young
    • Sister Margaret
    Celeste Holm
    Celeste Holm
    • Sister Scholastica
    Hugh Marlowe
    Hugh Marlowe
    • Robert 'Bob' Mason
    Elsa Lanchester
    Elsa Lanchester
    • Amelia Potts
    Thomas Gomez
    Thomas Gomez
    • Luigi Rossi
    Dorothy Patrick
    Dorothy Patrick
    • Kitty Blaine
    Basil Ruysdael
    Basil Ruysdael
    • The Bishop
    Dooley Wilson
    Dooley Wilson
    • Anthony James
    Regis Toomey
    Regis Toomey
    • Monsignor Talbot
    Mike Mazurki
    Mike Mazurki
    • Sam
    Walter Baldwin
    Walter Baldwin
    • Claude Jarman - Realtor
    • (uncredited)
    Pati Behrs
    • Nun
    • (uncredited)
    John Bleifer
    John Bleifer
    • Rosey - Rossi's Goon
    • (uncredited)
    Nan Boardman
    • Nun
    • (uncredited)
    Wally Brown
    Wally Brown
    • Howard Sheldon - Bob's Agent
    • (uncredited)
    Russ Clark
    • Policeman
    • (uncredited)
    Louise Colombet
    • Nun
    • (uncredited)
    Teddy Driver
    • Cherub
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Henry Koster
    • Writers
      • Oscar Millard
      • Sally Benson
      • Clare Boothe Luce
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      According to a TCM narrative, "Come to the Stable" is based on the founding of the Abbey of Regina Laudis in Bethlehem, Conn., which was founded in 1947 by Mother Benedict Duss, O.S.B. and Mother Mary Aline Trilles de Warren, O.S.B. of the Benedictine Abbey of Notre Dame de Jouarre in France. One-time Hollywood actress, Dolores Hart, entered the convent in 1963, later becoming Abbess. Partly because of her acting background, the abbey now sponsors annual summer theatre productions.
    • Goofs
      When the nuns first leave the train station with Anthony in the jeep, it has chains on the rear wheels. When they arrive at Mrs. Potts' house, the chains are gone.
    • Quotes

      Sister Margaret: It isn't hard to relinquish a dream if it's God's will. Yes?

    • Connections
      Featured in A Hollywood Christmas (1996)
    • Soundtracks
      Through a Long and Sleepless Night
      Music by Alfred Newman
      Lyrics by Mack Gordon
      Performed by Dorothy Patrick (dubbed by Eileen Wilson) (uncredited) and by Hugh Marlowe (dubbed by Ken Darby) (uncredited)

    User reviews25

    Featured review
    9/10

    Faith and determination can move mountains

    "Come to the Stable" is a charmingly entertaining tale of two French nuns attempting to establish a children's hospital through their faith in God and their fellow man. This story, set in the post-WWII New England,is not a Christmas movie per se but it does embody the spirit of the season. Loretta Young and Celeste Holm are wonderful as the nuns - Loretta as the feisty Sister Margaret and Celeste as Sister Scholastica with the unshakeable faith. Elsa Lanchester is yet again exceptional, this time in her role as the reluctant aide to the nuns. Hugh Marlowe is wonderful as the harried and frustrated songwriter/neighbor.

    This movie is about determination and faith and accomplishing the improbable. Sit back and allow this magnificent cast to entertain you. The experience will be well worth it.
    • stretchrunner
    • Nov 25, 2001
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    • Release date
      • September 1949 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
      • Latin
    • Also known as
      • Hablan las campanas
    • Filming locations
      • 20thCFox, Century Ranch, Malibu Canyon, California, USA(Photograph)
    • Production company
      • Twentieth Century Fox
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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