Movie Night - The Song of Bernadette

Based on the popular novel by Franz Werfel, this drama focuses on Bernadette Soubirous (Jennifer Jones), a young French woman who experiences vivid visions of the Virgin Mary. While many dismiss her claims, certain people, including the priest Dominique Peyramale (Charles Bickford), slowly begin to believe her. Eventually, Bernadette is deemed a saint, and becomes a nun at a convent, where she must deal with jealousy from others who resent her revered status.


Release date: December 21, 1943 (USA)
Director: Henry King
Screenplay: Franz Werfel, George Seaton
Story by: Franz Werfel
Awards: Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role, MORE
Distributed by: 20th Century Studios