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COMEDY . 1947 . 1h 47m . 6.6/10

Welcome Stranger_

"They're Back!... They're Better!"

Crusty Dr. McRory of Fallbridge, Maine, hires his vacation replacement sight unseen. Alas, he and young singing Doctor Jim Pearson don't hit it off; but once he meets teacher Trudy Mason, Pearson 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?

Starring Bing Crosby, Joan Caulfield, Barry Fitzgerald
6.6/10
Rating
1h 47m
Runtime
1947
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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They're Back!... They're Better!

Crusty Dr. McRory of Fallbridge, Maine, hires his vacation replacement sight unseen. Alas, he and young singing Doctor Jim Pearson don't hit it off; but once he meets teacher Trudy Mason, Pearson 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?

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Cast
Bing Crosby stars as Dr. James 'Jim' Pearson in Welcome Stranger.
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Year context
Welcome Stranger was released 79 years ago in 1947.
Overview
Crusty Dr. McRory of Fallbridge, Maine, hires his vacation replacement sight unseen. Alas, he and young singing Doctor Jim Pearson don't hit it off; but once...
Welcome Stranger is a Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 47m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
107 min (1h 47m)
Country
Rating
6.6/10 (5 votes)

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What is Welcome Stranger about?
Crusty Dr. McRory of Fallbridge, Maine, hires his vacation replacement sight unseen. Alas, he and young singing Doctor Jim Pearson don't hit it off; but once he meets teacher Trudy Mason, Pearson 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?
How long is Welcome Stranger?
Welcome Stranger has a runtime of 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Who stars in Welcome Stranger?
The cast of Welcome Stranger includes Bing Crosby, Joan Caulfield, Barry Fitzgerald, Wanda Hendrix, Frank Faylen.
What is the rating of Welcome Stranger?
Welcome Stranger has a rating of 6.6 out of 10 based on 5 votes on TMDB.

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Comedy
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