The Song of Bernadette

Based On the book by Franz Werfel

The Song of Bernadette is a 1943 American biographical drama film based on the 1941 novel of the same name by Franz Werfel. It stars Jennifer Jones in the title role, which portrays the story of Bernadette Soubirous, who reportedly experienced eighteen visions of the Blessed Virgin Mary from February to July 1858 and was canonized in 1933. The film was directed by Henry King, from a screenplay by George Seaton. The novel was extremely popular, spending more than a year on The New York Times Best Seller list and thirteen weeks heading the list.

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Release date:

1943

Director:

Henry King

Cast:

Jennifer Jones, William Eythe, Charles Bickford, Vincent Price, Lee J. Cobb

Genre:

Drama, Biographical

Country:

United States

Language:

English

Year page:

1943 in adaptations