The Song of Bernadette

The Song of Bernadette
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
Customer Review: The Song of Bernadette
Very good movie and especially the wonderful acting of Jennifer Jones. I didn't realize when I saw it in my teens that it was her first film and she won an Academy Award for it. Quite spiritual.
Customer Review: The Song Of Bernadette
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