Citizen Saint

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Citizen Saint: The Life of Mother Cabrini is a 1947 film about a Catholic saint. It was directed by Harold Young. It was produced by Clyde Elliott Attractions. [1] It is about Frances Xavier Cabrini, an Italian woman who becomes a nun and is eventually sainted. [2] The film includes songs. [3]

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Reception

A review in Variety read, "Carla Dare plays the title role and does well by it. Best sequence is that in which she miraculously recalls Julie Hayden [sic], as sister Delfina, from death... Photography by Don Malkames and other credits are okay". [4]

Grace Kingsley of The Los Angeles Times noted that it "makes up in sympathy in honesty what it lacks in so-called glamour," and continued, "Though the scenes of the picture are episodic, an impressive story is managed and the great woman's character is vividly limned". Kingsley also praised Dare's "moving, sensitive characterization as Cabrini" and predicted a great career for Dare. [5]

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References

  1. "Citizen Saint (1947) - Overview - TCM.com". Turner Classic Movies.
  2. Institute, American Film; Hanson, Patricia King (September 22, 1999). AFI Catalog of Motion Pictures Produced in the United States. University of California Press. ISBN   9780520215214 via Google Books.
  3. Office, Library of Congress Copyright (September 22, 1947). "Catalog of Copyright Entries: Third series" via Google Books.
  4. "Pictures: Citizen Saint." Variety. Vol. 168, Iss. 9, (Nov 5, 1947): 20. Via Proquest.
  5. Kingsley, Grace. "'Citizen Saint' Impressive Picture.'" Los Angeles Times. 29 Jan 1948: 18. Via Proquest.