The Bells of St. Mary’s (1945) is a heartwarming musical drama directed by Leo McCarey and starring Bing Crosby, Ingrid Bergman and Henry Travers. Following Father O’Malley’s assignment to a run‑down parochial school, the priest and the resolute Sister Mary Benedict clash over whether to close it or fight for its future amid a downtrodden community. With spirited banter, moving music and themes of faith, hope and community, this holiday‑timed classic delivers timeless warmth.