Movie

Welcome Stranger (1947)

• NR
• June 13, 1947
• 1h 47m

• Comedy

“They're Back!... They're Better!”

Overview

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?

Director

Elliott Nugent

Writers

Frank Butler, Arthur Sheekman

Starring

Bing Crosby, Joan Caulfield, Barry Fitzgerald