This film is, what I consider, the best religious epic ever made. There is only one way to describe it: Jennifer Jones. This Oklahoma girl shared her first major cinematic efforts and won the Oscar for Best Actress of 1943. I cry every time I watch Bernadette of Lourdes' efforts to show her French town that she did envision the Virgin Mary. Her performance is so rivetting that I was even saying to myself "I believe you, Jen. I do believe you!" Every Thanksgiving I watch this film, I don't know why, it's just the perfect time for it. This tale is told through the very sensitive direction of Henry King with simplicity, hope, and moral. This is a film for all ages, and really brings the true message of faith home.