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Welcome Stranger

NR19471h 47mElliott Nugent
IMDb 6.8

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"They're Back!... They're Better!"

Crusty Dr. McRory of Fallbridge, Maine, hires his temporary replacement sight unseen. Alas, he and young, singing Doctor Jim Pearson don't hit it off; but once Pearson meets teacher Trudy Mason, he 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?

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What is Welcome Stranger (1947) about?

Crusty Dr. McRory of Fallbridge, Maine, hires his temporary replacement sight unseen. Alas, he and young, singing Doctor Jim Pearson don't hit it off; but once Pearson meets teacher Trudy Mason, he 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?

Who stars in Welcome Stranger?

Welcome Stranger stars Bing Crosby (Dr. James 'Jim' Pearson), Joan Caulfield (Trudy Mason), Barry Fitzgerald (Dr. Joseph McRory), Wanda Hendrix (Emily Walters), Frank Faylen (Bill Walters). The film was directed by Elliott Nugent.

How long is Welcome Stranger?

Welcome Stranger has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1947. It is rated NR.

Is Welcome Stranger worth watching?

Welcome Stranger holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. Fans of Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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