Good Morning, Miss Dove (1955): Cast & Plot
Good Morning, Miss Dove is a 1955 comedy drama directed by Henry Koster, starring Jennifer Jones as Miss Dove, Leslie Bradley and Biff Elliot. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Director
- Henry Koster
- Original language
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English - Studio
- 20th Century Fox
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Good Morning, Miss Dove About?
The premise of Good Morning, Miss Dove without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Miss Dove, a prim New England schoolteacher beloved in Liberty Hill, becomes ill. A kindly doctor, once her student, tends her. Former and current pupils gather at the hospital—including a police officer, playwright, banker, convict, and unmarried mother—each recounting how deeply she shaped their lives.
Good Morning, Miss Dove Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- illness
- based on novel
- younger version of character
- tumor
- geography teacher
- spinal tumor
- surgery
- drunken woman
- domestic drama
- expectant couple
- vocational obsession
- gold pocket watch
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- workplace drama
- grammar school
- religious tolerance
- social drama
- town physician
- student angst
- small town life
- period drama
- maternity ward
- grammar schoolteacher
- americana
- told in flashback
- self sacrifice
- beloved teacher
- small town
- bank failure
- bigotry
- school holiday
- 1940s
- bank run
- life of service
- bank president
- ethics
- assimilation
- children
- debt
- spinster schoolteacher
- 1930s
- marital proposal declined
- convict
- polish jew
- jew
- physician
- character test
- polish language
- polish american
- sudden death
- gratitude
Good Morning, Miss Dove Cast & Characters
Jennifer Jones leads the cast as Miss Dove, with Leslie Bradley as Alonso Dove (uncredited) and Biff Elliot as Reverend Alex Burnham. Directed by Henry Koster; 27 actors are credited in all.
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Director Henry Koster
- Jennifer Jones as Miss Dove
- Leslie Bradley as Alonso Dove (uncredited)
- Biff Elliot as Reverend Alex Burnham
- Robert Douglas as John Porter
Also Starring in Good Morning, Miss Dove
· 23 more- Marshall Thompson Wilfred Banning Pendleton III
- Robert Stack Dr. Tommy Baker
- Kipp Hamilton Virginia Baker
- Peggy Knudsen Billie Jean Green
- Chuck Connors Bill Holloway
- Jerry Paris Maurice Levine
- Janet Brandt Mrs. Levine (uncredited)
- Richard Deacon Mr. Spivvy (uncredited)
- Virginia Christine Mrs. Rigsbee (uncredited)
- Sam Harris Man at Graduation (uncredited)
- Helen Dickson Townswoman at Bank (uncredited)
- Mary Wickes Miss Lorraine Ellwood
- Brian G. Hutton Student
- Jean Inness Night Nurse
- Robert Lynn Dr. Hurley
- Virginia Carroll Ann (uncredited)
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- Cheryl Callaway Annabell (uncredited)
- Joanne Gilbert School Girl
- Cindy Carol School Girl
- Steven Benson Student
- Pamela Baird School Girl (uncredited)
- Alfred Caiazza
- Mina Cunard Mrs. Aldredge (uncredited)
More from Henry Koster
More films directed by Henry Koster, best-rated first: The Bishop's Wife, The Singing Nun, Dear Brigitte and Take Her, She’s Mine.
Good Morning, Miss Dove Plot Summary
What happens in Good Morning, Miss Dove from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Miss Dove, Jennifer Jones, is Liberty Hill’s epitome of gentility and wisdom, a prim geography teacher who runs her classroom with unyielding discipline, dependable habits, and a strong, common-sense approach to everyday challenges. On a typical morning, she oils her creaking gate, walks to the schoolhouse, and greets the neighbors as the bell rings. Once inside, she helps her pupils line up and greet the day with a respectful, “Good morning, Miss Dove.”
Full summary
The whole story of Good Morning, Miss Dove, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Good Morning, Miss Dove?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who portrays the title character, Miss Dove?
Good Morning, Miss Dove Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Buongiorno miss Dove!” and “Guten Morgen”.
- Also known as
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- Buongiorno miss Dove!
- Guten Morgen
- Miss Fink
- La terrible miss Dove
- O Ocaso de uma Alma
- God morgon, miss Dove!
- 春风化雨
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Good Morning Children, The Dove on the Roof and Morning Glory.
Good Morning, Miss Dove FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Good Morning, Miss Dove, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Good Morning, Miss Dove?
Good Morning, Miss Dove runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was Good Morning, Miss Dove released?
Good Morning, Miss Dove was released on November 23, 1955.
Who directed Good Morning, Miss Dove?
Good Morning, Miss Dove was directed by Henry Koster.
More films by Henry Koster Who is in the cast of Good Morning, Miss Dove?
Good Morning, Miss Dove stars Jennifer Jones as Miss Dove, Leslie Bradley as Alonso Dove (uncredited) and Biff Elliot as Reverend Alex Burnham, among 27 credited actors.
Does Good Morning, Miss Dove have a post-credit scene?
No. Good Morning, Miss Dove has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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