Plot
Youthful Father Chuck O'Malley led a colorful life of sports, song, and romance before joining the Roman Catholic clergy. After being appointed to a run-down New York parish, O'Malley's worldly knowledge helps him connect with a gang of boys looking for direction, eventually winning over the aging, conventional Parish priest.
Cast
Bing Crosby
Father Chuck O'Malley
Barry Fitzgerald
Father Fitzgibbon
Frank McHugh
Father Timothy O'Dowd
James Brown
Ted Haines Jr.
Gene Lockhart
Ted Haines Snr.
Jean Heather
Carol James
Porter Hall
Mr. Belknap
Fortunio Bonanova
Tomaso Bozanni
Eily Malyon
Mrs. Carmody
Risë Stevens
Genevieve Linden
Arnet Amos
Singer (uncredited)
Stanley Clements
Tony Scaponi (uncredited)
Crew
Frank Butler
Screenplay
Lionel Lindon
Director of Photography
Leo McCarey
Producer
Leo McCarey
Director
Frank Cavett
Screenplay
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