 The production was overseen by a Catholic priest who served as an  advisor during the shooting. While the final farewell sequence was  being filmed, Bing Crosby (qv) and Ingrid Bergman (I) (qv)  decided to play a prank on him. They asked director  Leo McCarey (qv) to allow one more take, and, as "Father OMalley"  and "Sister Benedict" said their last goodbyes, they embraced in a  passionate kiss, while the offscreen priest