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Release Date:
1 November 1941 (USA) more
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Plot:
Episodic look at the life of a minister and his family as they move from one parish to another. | add synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. more
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Cast

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Fredric March ... William Spence
Martha Scott ... Hope Morris Spence
Beulah Bondi ... Mrs. Lydia Sandow

Gene Lockhart ... Preston Thurston
Elisabeth Fraser ... Eileen Spence at Age 17
Harry Davenport ... Elias Samson
Laura Hope Crews ... Mrs. Preston Thurston
Grant Mitchell ... Clayton Potter
Moroni Olsen ... Dr. John Romer
Frankie Thomas ... Hartzell Spence at Age 18
Jerome Cowan ... Dr. Horrigan
Ernest Cossart ... Mr. John E. Morris
Nana Bryant ... Mrs. Morris
Carlotta Jelm ... Eileen Spence at Age 11
Peter Caldwell ... Hartzell Spence at Age 10
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Additional Details

Runtime:
108 min
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Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono (RCA Sound System)
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William S. Hart was the guest of honor at the Hollywood premiere of this movie, since his movie The Silent Man (1917) figures promimently in the plot. more
Movie Connections:
Featured in Happy Times and Jolly Moments (1943) more
Soundtrack:
The Children's Prayer more

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Wonderful, 31 July 2003
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Author: Ronin-58

A return to a time of morals and truth. Very refreshing with March in a lesser known but very well made film. Serious in it's own way as it explores both March's calling and the family's growth, but very upbeat. Bring a Kleenex for the last scene.

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