Bing Crosby, a devout Catholic, almost passed on the role of Father Chuck O'Malley because he felt uneasy playing a priest. GOING MY WAY ('44) brought him a Best Actor Oscar and made him Hollywood's No. 1 box office attraction. #GoingMyWay #BingCrosby #TurnerClassicMovies #TCM Connect with Turner Classic Movies: Visit TCM WEBSITE: https://bit.ly/4bXC5tZ Follow TCM on INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/4bYR1I6 Like TCM on FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/4ehMIcB Follow TCM on X: https://bit.ly/3VD6dVz Follow TCM on TIKTOK: https://bit.ly/3VOMUsN Subscribe now to watch more classic film content from TCM http://spr.ly/6017cTBT Bing Crosby Performs “Silent Night” in GOING MY WAY | TCM https://youtu.be/NqGGvZtLb4A TCM http://www.YouTube.com/@TurnerClassicMovies