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NR Comedy

Starring: Bing Crosby, Joan Caulfield, Barry Fitzgerald, Wanda Hendrix, Frank Faylen

Writer: Frank Butler, Arthur Sheekman

Release Date:
June 13, 1947
Ratings:
6.6 / 10
Director:
Elliott Nugent
Companies:
Paramount Pictures

Overview

Crusty Dr. McRory of Fallbridge, Maine, hires his vacation replacement sight unseen. Alas, he and young singing Doctor Jim Pearson don't hit it off; but once he meets teacher Trudy Mason, Pearson is delighted to stay. The locals, taking their cue from McRory, cold-shoulder Pearson, especially Trudy's stuffy fiancé. But then, guess who needs an emergency appendectomy?