The Song of Bernadette
by Henry King
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Actor: Charles Bickford, Jennifer Jones, Lee J. Cobb, Vincent Price, William EytheDirector: Henry King
Cinematographer: Arthur C. Miller
Editor: Barbara McLean
Producer: William Perlberg
Writer: Franz Werfel
Writer: George Seaton
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono; Spanish (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono; English (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled)
Format: Black & White, Closed-captioned, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 156 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2003-06-03
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: 20th Century Fox
DVD Reviews of The Song of Bernadette
DVD Review: The Song of Bernadette
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a well put together movie about Our Lady's apparitions to a young girl at Lourdes, France in the late 1800's.DVD Review: A Beautiful Film
Summary: 5 Stars
I remember watching this in grammar school, but I don't remember it being as beautiful as it was this time around. An altogether great performance by Jennifer Jones, and with one of my favorite actresses, Gladys Cooper. It was a treat to see this again.DVD Review: Song of Bernadette
Summary: 5 Stars
This has always been a favorite movie of mine. I'm glad I was able to find it on Amazon.com.DVD Review: Young Jennifer Jones Something To Behold
Summary: 4 Stars
Despite being a little long at almost three hours and not all that exciting, I will watch this DVD again if for no other reason than to see a young, beautiful, sweet Jennifer Jones once again in her screen debut.....and the fact it's on a very good transfer. Kudos to Fox for that.
Much of this film is a frustrating experience as the sincere and honest "Bernadette" (Jones) is not believed by the powers-that-be: the local politician and clergyman. That disbelief goes on and on and on as Bernadette sees the image of the Virgin Mary, and cannot convince politician-staunch atheist Vincent Price and some stubborn heads of the Catholic Church that she's seeing exactly what she's stating.
The acting in here is very good, top to bottom. Included on that this of good actors, but who not any billing on the DVD cover, is the great Anne Revere, one of the most interesting and underrated actresses of her day.
The cinematography also is very good and can be easily under-appreciated while one gets involved in the story. This is definitely a movie to check out, whatever ones theological beliefs, for the acting, photography, involving story and, of course, to see Jones in her youthful beauty and innocence.
DVD Review: One of the best
Summary: 5 Stars
I recently saw this movie again and think it is a beautifully made film. Her performance couldn't be bettered. I can't imagine any other actress from the time doing it. There is not a false note to it. I think it is one of the classic film performances. The truthfulness and the simplicity are just remarkable. The cast that surrounds it is just top notch from Anne Revere to Gladys Cooper among others. Plus it is a beautifully photographed film. There are many shots that could stand alone as photographs on your wall. And the score is simply wonderful. This is a very satisfying and moving film that holds up after repeated viewings. If she could win only one Oscar, she got it for the right one.
Description of The Song of Bernadette
The story of a peasant girl Bernadette Soubirous, a poverty-stricken, pure hearted adolescent, who saw a vision, of a "Beautiful Lady" near her home town of Lourdes in 1858. The wondrous news spreads rapidly throughout France, leaving in its wake a variety of consequences: adoration, suspicion and greed among the people of Lourdes skepticism from the town doctor (Lee J. Cobb) charges of insanity from the town prosecutor (Vincent Price) threats of physical punishment, then support and guidance from the Dean of Lourdes (Charles Bickford), who finally becomes convinced that the miracle has, indeed, taken place. Winner of four Academy Awards, including Best Actress and Best Score, this true story is both first-rate filmmaking and an inspiring tribute to faith, courage and the human spirit.Jennifer Jones plays the legendary French peasant who claimed to have dialogues with the Virgin Mary at a Lourdes grotto in 1858. The script handles the visitations as an article of truth (Linda Darnell plays the Virgin), which helps move the drama forward, though much of the story concerns the conflicts that arise in the community after Jones is told the grotto contains healing waters. Made by Henry King (The Snows of Kilimanjaro), the film is gorgeous to look at and sensitively directed; and Jones (who won an Oscar for Best Actress) is radiant in the lead. Whatever one's religious persuasion, this is a strikingly handsome Hollywood production to be enjoyed. The film also earned Academy Awards for cinematography and score. --Tom Keogh
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