I watched Alicia Malone introduce ‘The Bishop’s Wife‘ last night (Christmas Eve) on TCM as part of their “Christmas lineup”. Of course it has nothing to do with nor does it reference anything to do with Jesus’ birth. This is an advanced intellectual concept (that Christmas should have something to do with Jesus) but I just can’t seem to let it go. On Sunday 12/22 its close to Christmas so they play King of Kings & The Greatest Story Ever Told, movies on the life of Jesus. That’s because Hollywood never made any Christmas movies (something to do with the birth of Jesus). All they ever made were Santa movies.

Which is fine, but don’t make Santa movies and then call them Christmas movies. It confuses people. Its a free country, make what you want. But call them what they are. They’re Santa movies. Whoever invented Santa was a genius if his intent was to remove Jesus from Christmas. Celebrate a nonspecific winter holiday if you want. Make movies about evergreen trees and hot cocoa if that’s your thing, but don’t call them Christmas movies. Its disrespecting the Lord of the universe. I don’t care if the rest of the world thinks I’m nuts, I’m right. 

Cary Grant in this is in his prime. 43 years old and at his dashing and dapper best. Loretta Young absolutely beautiful and refined. David Niven perfect as the fussbudget Bishop. A lot of the cinematography was just wonderful.