The Bishop Misbehaves (1935)
The Bishop's Misadventures
On a walking tour of English cathedrals, Donald Meadows meets Hester Granthem in church. Hearing he is from that hot-bed of crime, Chicago, Hester asks Donald to help her in a robbery she has planned. Thinking it a joke, he plays along; but Hester is serious, and hearing that she plans to rob Mr. Waller, the man who has cheated her father out of thousands of pounds, Donald agrees. A robbery at a pub is arranged, but the Bishop of Broadminster, an avid mystery fan, and his sister stumble into it. Playing detective the Bishop complicates matters and each side, the Bishop, the unscrupulous Waller, the gang Hester hires, and Hester and Donald, each get the upper hand along the way.
Cast
- Edmund Gwenn - Bishop
- Maureen O'Sullivan - Hester Grantham
- Lucile Watson - Lady Emily Lyons
- Reginald Owen - Guy Waller
- Dudley Digges - Red
- Norman Foster - Donald Meadows
- Lilian Bond - Mrs. Millie Waller
- Melville Cooper - Collins
- Robert Greig - Rosalind
- Charles McNaughton - Frenchy Thorpe
Screenplay
- Frederick J. Jackson (Adaptation)
- Leon Gordon (Screenplay)
Themes
Hilarious Heist Gone Wrong
Keywords
robbery, bishop, cathedral
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Bishop Misbehaves about?
- On a walking tour of English cathedrals, Donald Meadows meets Hester Granthem in church. Hearing he is from that hot-bed of crime, Chicago, Hester asks Donald to help her in a robbery she has planned. Thinking it a joke, he plays along; but Hester is serious, and hearing that she plans to rob Mr. Waller, the man who has cheated her father out of thousands of pounds, Donald agrees. A robbery at a pub is arranged, but the Bishop of Broadminster, an avid mystery fan, and his sister stumble into it. Playing detective the Bishop complicates matters and each side, the Bishop, the unscrupulous Waller, the gang Hester hires, and Hester and Donald, each get the upper hand along the way.
- Who directed The Bishop Misbehaves?
- The Bishop Misbehaves was directed by E.A. Dupont.
- Who stars in The Bishop Misbehaves?
- The Bishop Misbehaves stars Edmund Gwenn, Maureen O'Sullivan, Lucile Watson, Reginald Owen, Dudley Digges, Norman Foster.
- How long is The Bishop Misbehaves?
- The Bishop Misbehaves has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is The Bishop Misbehaves?
- The Bishop Misbehaves is a Crime, Comedy film.
- Where was The Bishop Misbehaves produced?
- The Bishop Misbehaves was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Bishop Misbehaves?
- The themes of The Bishop Misbehaves include: Hilarious Heist Gone Wrong.