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Debbie Reynolds, Ricardo Montalban, Greer Garson, Agnes Moorehead, Chad Everett ... see more see more... , Katharine Ross , Ed Sullivan , Juanita Moore , Ricky Cordell , Michael Pate , Tom Drake , Larry D. Mann , Charles Knox Robinson III , Monique Montaigne , Joyce Vanderveen , Anne Wakefield , Marina Koshetz , Nancy Walters , Inez Pedroza , Violet Rensing

Henry Koster directed this cloying family musical based on the true life story of Soeur Sourire, a Belgian nun whose recordings made her an overnight sensation on The Ed Sullivan Show. Debbie Reynolds... read more read more... stars as Sister Ann, a Belgian nun who likes to compose little tunes on her guitar. She writes the song "Dominique" for a lonely little boy, Dominic Arlien (Ricky Cordell), whose mother has died and whose father is an alcoholic. Father Clementi (Ricardo Montalban) tries to promote the song, getting help from his old friend Robert Gerarde (Chad Everett), a record producer. "Dominique" becomes an international hit, thanks to Robert's efforts, and Ed Sullivan appears on the scene to film Sister Ann for his television program. Unsure of how to handle her amazing success, Sister Ann seeks out Father Clementi for advice, unsure of whether to give up her singing and remain a nun or to continue on with her singing career and renounce her vows. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi

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Unrated, 1 hr. 38 min.

Directed by: Henry Koster

Release Date: April 2, 1966

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  • PinkMinkPrincess
    August 23, 2011
    PinkMinkPrincess
    Nobody could have embodied this Role of a Belgian Singing,Spunky, Selfless, & Inspirational Nun better than Debbie Reynolds as Sister Ann.There is naturally something Angelic yet Spunky about Debbie Reynolds that shines through, this role was the perfect Showcase for her God Give... read moren Talents, a match made in Heaven one might even say. One can't help but feel that the real Soeur Sourire/Sister Ann would approve.Sister Ann's Compassion, Kindness,& Music Conservatory Background lead her to write a Song for a Grieving Boy that is so Good that she is produced, becomes a sensation World Wide, & appears on the Ed Sullivan(playing Himself here) Show Live.Her success becomes a Dilemma for the Nun, & her Mother Prioress(Greer Garson), & she seeks advice from Father Clementi(Ricardo Montalban) whether or not to remain a nun.A very Heartwarming & True Story, superbly acted by Debbie Reynolds, Greer Garson, Ricardo Montaolban,Katharine Ross(Nicole), & Juanita Moore(Sister Mary).
    This Film is very Special to me as I had a Nun who too inspired my life.A Roller Skating & Singing Nun God Bless you Sister Carmilyn of St.Pascal's Baylon(R.I.P) this Film reminds me of her.
  • yearroundsoccer
    July 3, 2010
    yearroundsoccer
    Wow. I've never known a nun as spunky and sweet as Sr. Anne! Apparently she committed suicide later.

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Emanuel Levy
March 1, 2012
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

Debbie Reynolds, then in her second and last popularity phase, plays the titular role in this unbearably cloying, poorly scripted musical melodrama, trying to cash in on the success of The Sound of Mu... Full Review

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