Our Lady of Lourdes - in Popular Culture

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  • In 1943, the events became the basis of the film The Song of Bernadette. Jennifer Jones played the title role while Linda Darnell portrayed the Virgin Mary. The film won several Academy Awards, including an Academy Award for Best Actress for Jones. At the first Golden Globes ceremony in 1944, Jones received the award for Best Actress and the film won Best Picture.
  • In 1959, singer Andy Williams recorded a song entitled "The Village of St. Bernadette".

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