Welcome Stranger(1947)
They're Back!... They're Better!
Synopsis
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?
Directed by Elliott Nugent
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Bing Crosby
Dr. James 'Jim' Pearson
Joan Caulfield
Trudy Mason
Barry Fitzgerald
Dr. Joseph McRory
Wanda Hendrix
Emily Walters
Frank Faylen
Bill Walters
Elizabeth Patterson
Mrs. Gilley
Robert Shayne
Roy Chesley
Larry Young
Dr. Ronnie Jenks
Percy Kilbride
Nat Dorkas
Charles Dingle
Charles 'C.J.' Chesley
Don Beddoe
Mort Elkins
Thurston Hall
Congressman Beeker (uncredited)
Lillian Bronson
Miss Lennek
Mary Field
Secretary
Paul Stanton
Mr. Daniels
Patrick McVey
Ed Chanock
Richard M. Norman
Frank Ferguson
Crane (uncredited)
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When did Welcome Stranger come out?+
Welcome Stranger was released in 1947.
How long is Welcome Stranger?+
Welcome Stranger runs for 107 minutes (1 hour and 47 minutes).
Who directed Welcome Stranger?+
Welcome Stranger was directed by Elliott Nugent.
Who stars in Welcome Stranger?+
Welcome Stranger stars Bing Crosby, Joan Caulfield, Barry Fitzgerald, Wanda Hendrix and Frank Faylen.
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