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Come to the Stable (1949)

94 min  -  Drama  -   September 1949 (USA)
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Two nuns from a French convent arrive in a small New England town with a plan to build a children's hospital... See full summary »

Director:

Henry Koster

Writers:

Oscar Millard (screenplay), Sally Benson (screenplay), and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Loretta Young, Celeste Holm and Hugh Marlowe
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Loretta Young ...
Celeste Holm ...
Hugh Marlowe Hugh Marlowe ...
Elsa Lanchester ...
Thomas Gomez Thomas Gomez ...
Dorothy Patrick Dorothy Patrick ...
Basil Ruysdael Basil Ruysdael ...
The Bishop
Dooley Wilson Dooley Wilson ...
Anthony James
Regis Toomey Regis Toomey ...
Monsignor Talbot
Mike Mazurki ...
Sam
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Storyline

Two nuns from a French convent arrive in a small New England town with a plan to build a children's hospital. They enlist the help of several colorful characters in achieving their dream including a struggling artist, a popular composer, and a renowned racketeer. Written by Daniel Bubbeo <dbubbeo@cmp.com>  

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Children | Hospital | French | Convent | Nun  | See more »

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Laughs To Make Your Heart Ring Out With Joy !

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Drama

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Country:

USA

Language:

English | French

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

...und der Himmel lacht dazu See more »

Filming Locations:

Stage 14, 20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA

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Production Co:

Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

"The Screen Guild Theater" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie on December 21, 1950 with Loretta Young and Hugh Marlowe reprising their film roles. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When the nuns first leave the train station with Anthony in the jeep, the jeep has chains on the rear wheels. When they arrive at Mrs. Potts house, the chains are gone. See more »

Quotes

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

Referenced in "House M.D.: Swan Song" (2012) See more »

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) See more »