Released:
1956-02-16

Overview:
Billy Bigelow has been dead for 15 years. Now outside the pearly gates, he long ago waived his right to go back to Earth for a day. He has heard that there is a problem with his family: namely with his wife Julie Bigelow, née Jordan, and his child he hasn't met. He would now like to head back to Earth to assist in rectifying the problem; but before he may go, he has to get permission from the gatekeeper by telling him his story. Adapted from the Rodgers and Hammerstein hit Broadway musical.

Director:
Henry King

Runtime:
2h 8min

Genre:
Music, Romance

• Cast:
• 
  Gordon MacRae
  as
  Billy Bigelow
• 
  Shirley Jones
  as
  Julie Jordan
• 
  Cameron Mitchell
  as
  Jigger Craigin
• 
  Barbara Ruick
  as
  Carrie Pipperidge
• 
  Claramae Turner
  as
  Cousin Nettie