Going My Way
- Bing Crosby: Pastor Chuck O'Malley
- Barry Fitzgerald: minister Fitzgibbon
- Frank McHugh: Rev. Timothy O'Dowd
- James Brown: Ted Haines Jr.
- Gene Lockhart: Ted Haines Sr.
- Jean Heather: Carol James
- Porter Hall: Mr. Belknap
- Fortunio Bonanova Tomaso Bozanni
- Risë Stevens: Genevieve Linden
- Eily Malyon: Mrs. Carmody
- Stanley Clements: Tony Scaponi
- William Frawley: Max Dolan
- Adeline De Walt Reynolds: Fitzgibbons mother
The way to happiness ( in the original: Going My Way ) is an American feature film from the year 1944 Leo McCarey produced and directed the film. . He was also responsible for the screenplay. 1945 was the sequel The Bells of St. Mary.
Action
The young pastor Chuck O'Malley is set in the town priest Fitzgibbon to Manhattan. This has been struggling for years with youth gangs. The two men do not look right together, their views are too different. As the church building burns down, the fate of the community seems to be sealed. O'Malley manages to raise the money for reconstruction with a youth choir newly established. This friendship between the young O'Malley and Fitzgibbon developed.
Miscellaneous
Following the presentation of the film was shot in 1962, a 30- part television series entitled St. Dominic and his flock with Gene Kelly in the lead role.
Reviews
The lexicon of international film called The road to happiness as " On American tastes according Although sentimental - romantic, but on the other hand, unobtrusive humorous ". In addition, the presentation of Barry Fitzgerald was praised.
Awards
The film won seven Oscars, three Golden Globes and the New York Film Critics Circle Award. 2004 The Road to Happiness in the National Film Registry was recorded.
Oscar
Victorious in the categories:
- Best Picture
- Best Actor: Bing Crosby
- Best Supporting Actor: Barry Fitzgerald
- Best Director: Leo McCarey
- Best Original Story: Leo McCarey
- Best Adapted Screenplay: Frank Butler / Frank Cavett
- Best Song: Jimmy Van Heusen / Johnny Burke for Swinging on a Star
Nomination in the categories:
- Best Actor: Barry Fitzgerald
- Best Camera Black / White: Lionel Lindon
Golden Globes
Victorious in the categories:
- Best Motion Picture - Drama
- Best Director: Leo McCarey