Welcome Stranger (1947)

Approved 13 Jun 1947 • Comedy • 1h 47m

Crusty Dr. McRory of Fallbridge, Maine hires a replacement for his vacation sight unseen. Alas, he and young singing doctor Jim Pearson don't hit it off; but Pearson is delighted to stay, once he meets teacher Trudy Mason. The locals, taking their cue from McRory, cold-shoulder Pearson, especially Trudy's stuffy fiancée. But then, guess who needs an emergency appendectomy?

Elliott Nugent
Director

Frank Butler, Arthur Sheekman, N. Richard Nash
Writer

Bing Crosby, Barry Fitzgerald, Joan Caulfield
Starring

Language: English
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Country: United States
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6.8

IMDb (356 votes)