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| Come to the Stable | 
 enlarge | Director: Henry Koster
Actors: Loretta Young, Celeste Holm, Hugh Marlowe, Elsa Lanchester, Thomas Gomez
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Category: Video
Buy Used: $22.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  19 reviews
Sales Rank: 765
Format: Black & White, Closed-captioned, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: VHS Tape
Running Time: 94 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.2 x 4.5
ISBN: 6303364705
UPC: 086162856334
EAN: 9786303364704
ASIN: 6303364705
Theatrical Release Date: September 1949
Release Date: March 15, 1995
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
Based on a true story January 23, 2006
15 out of 17 found this review helpful
First, I would like to add my vote regarding releasing this film on DVD. It would be a welcome addition to my library; I borrowed a family member's VHS copy but I won't purchase my own copy unless it's a DVD.
Also, I would not consider this a holiday film. Although the opening scene features a nativity, the film takes place in late winter, early spring, which makes it perfect viewing for the lull after the holidays.
Viewers may wish to know that the film is based on a true story that did take place in the real Bethlehem, Connecticut, located in Litchfield County not far from Waterbury (mentioned in a previous review). I believe Clare Boothe Luce, the famous women who penned the script, lived nearby. The original backstory takes place in the '40s, when two nuns from a French order -- one American and one French, I believe -- came to Bethlehem to found a Benedictine abbey known as the Abbey of Regina Laudis. They were from an abbey in France that was caught up in World War II and eventually freed with the help of Gen. Patton.
When they came to Bethlehem, they were taken in by artist Lauren Ford who, like the artist in the film, also painted religious paintings. A wealthy industrialist donated land on which to build the abbey, which still is a thriving community today. The nuns are very self-sufficient, each with a special skill whether its agriculture, pottery, cheese, etc. They have a small store on their property where they sell their creations. The nuns also chant several times a day in their barn-like church, and even have recordings of their chant which one can purchase online or at their shop. They have an outdoor theater where they host plays in the summer for the community.
On a side note: the Abbey also has another real-life Hollywood connection. One nun is the former Dolores Hart, a film star in the '60s who starred in films like "King Creole" opposite Elvis and "Where the Boys Are."
I think fans of the film will find the story behind the film equally as interesting, making this wonderful film even more relevant.
Absolutely perfect family movie November 5, 2005
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I won't add to the description of the movie, others have done a great job on that. I have had this movie (on VHS) for over ten years and come back to watch it over and over. I bought one for my mother once and my brother "borrowed" it and has yet to return it to her eight or so years later! One of my dear friends loves it so much that he always ask me when I am going to return HIS movie! The nerve! Anyway, you will LOVE this comedy. Great addition to your classics collection or to your holiday inspired movies. Hurry up with more DVDs of this movie! I want to replace the VHS!
Can Amazon help us get a DVD copy of Come to the Stable? January 4, 2005
26 out of 27 found this review helpful
This is another great movie by both Loretta Young and Celeste Holm. I have noticed a number of other Loretta Young movies, some I've not even heard of, available on DVD. THIS one SHOULD be out on DVD and it's not. Based on the reviews here, there is obvious love for this movie, and there should be. It's funny, great and heartwarming. I'll bet if Amazon started collecting email addresses from those of us interested in getting a DVD copy and let the owners of the movie know how much interest there is, they would eventually do it ! Please, all those who want a DVD copy to preserve this movie in your home libraries, let Amazon know!!!
Back To The "Good Old Days" January 8, 2004
54 out of 58 found this review helpful
In the late 1940's and into the 50's, there was a decency and innocence which existed that has all but disappeared today. This movie is a simple, wonderful story about innocence and blind faith, played beautifully by Loretta Young and Celeste Holm in the form of 2 French nuns. Using their charisma, they manage to get a children's hospital built in an affluent area, in which the people eventually are won over by these charming nuns. It is a "feel good" movie of the first magnitude, and, in my opinion, one of the most beautiful films ever made.
 Not my usual dish of tea August 14, 2003
8 out of 18 found this review helpful
Normally, a movie about a writer of popular songs discovering that what he thought was his original song actually was inspired, wouldn't really appeal to me. The character played by Loretta Young almost does the trick, though - and the scene in which Young's character asks Luigi Rossi for help always tears me up. This is a good Second List movie.
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