Father Tim is so smug in this movie
I have always been a fan of Spencer Tracy but did not care for his performance in this movie. He plays a priest as smug and manipulative. Perhaps it's because this is one of his earlier performances and also because he was Catholic, perhaps he thought this is how a priest should behave as though all priests can and should be self-righteous and holier-than-thou due to the vows they have taken. As a former Catholic turned atheist myself, I also did not care for Gable's turn at the end. But mainly, I am embarrassed by Tracy's performance as a know-it-all, smug and manipulative priest.
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