Filming locations included the following : According to '' The New York Times '' , '' Going My Way '' was " the best " of Crosby 's career , which is " saying a lot for a performer who has been one of the steadiest joys of the screen . But , in this Leo McCarey film , ... he has definitely found his sturdiest role to date . " The '' New York Times '' critic Bosley Crowther criticized the film 's length while lauding Crosby , and noting that " he has been stunningly supported by Barry Fitzgerald , who plays one of the warmest characters the screen has ever known . As a matter of fact , it is a cruel slight to suggest that this is Mr. Crosby 's show . It is his and Mr. Fitzgerald 's together . And they make it one of the rare delights of the year . " '' Variety '' liked the film , saying : " Bing Crosby gets a tailor-made role in '' Going My Way '' , and with major assistance from Barry Fitzgerald and Rise Stevens , clicks solidly to provide top-notch entertainment for wide audience appeal . Picture will hit hefty biz on all booking ... Intimate scenes between Crosby and Fitzgerald dominate throughout , with both providing slick characterizations ... Crosby ’s song numbers include three new tunes by Johnny Burke and James Van Heusen — ‘ Going My Way , ’ ‘ Would You Like to Swing on a Star ’ and ‘ Day After Forever . ’ Trio are topgrade and due for wide pop appeal due to cinch recording and airings by Bing . He also delivers ‘ Ave Maria , ’ ‘ Adeste Fideles ’ and ‘ Silent Night ’ in addition to a lively Irish-themed song , " Toora-loora-looral " with boys ’ choir accompaniment . " At the 17th Academy Awards , '' Going My Way '' was nominated for 10 Academy Awards , including two for Barry Fitzgerald , whose work on the film was nominated for both Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor . ( Subsequently , the rules were changed to prevent a recurrence . ) It won seven , including Best Picture
17th Academy Awards
17th Academy Awards
Going My Way