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A Man Called Peter (1955)
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Release Date:
April 1955 (USA)
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Tagline:
The True Story of How One Man's Faith Uplifted a Nation See more »
Plot:
The rise of Peter Marshall, from modest Scottish upbringing, to New York seminary, time in Atlanta churches, his marriage, appointment as chaplain of the US Senate, and early death at 46. Based on real events. Full summary » | Add synopsis »
Awards:
Nominated for Oscar.
Another 2 wins
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1 nomination
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NewsDesk:
(3 articles)
DGA Awards vs. Academy Awards: Odd Men Out Jack Clayton, David Lean, Stanley Donen
(From Alt Film Guide. 9 January 2012, 7:15 PM, PST)
Leading British Actor Richard Todd Dies
(From Famous Monsters of Filmland. 19 December 2009, 2:36 PM, PST)
Dam Busters actor Richard Todd dies
(From The Guardian - Film News. 4 December 2009, 3:51 AM, PST)
(From Alt Film Guide. 9 January 2012, 7:15 PM, PST)
Leading British Actor Richard Todd Dies
(From Famous Monsters of Filmland. 19 December 2009, 2:36 PM, PST)
Dam Busters actor Richard Todd dies
(From The Guardian - Film News. 4 December 2009, 3:51 AM, PST)
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Cast
(in credits order) (complete, awaiting verification) | Richard Todd | ... | The Rev. Peter Marshall |
 | Jean Peters | ... | Catherine Wood Marshall |
 | Marjorie Rambeau | ... | Miss Laura Fowler |
| Jill Esmond | ... | Mrs. Findlay |
 | Les Tremayne | ... | Sen. Willis K. Harvey |
| Robert Burton | ... | Mr. Peyton |
| Gladys Hurlbut | ... | Mrs. Peyton |
| Richard Garrick | ... | Col. Evanston Whiting |
| Gloria Gordon | ... | Barbara |
| Billy Chapin | ... | Peter John Marshall |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Alexander Campbell | ... | Church Elder (scenes deleted) |
| Jonathan Hole | ... | Church Elder (scenes deleted) |
| Agnes Bartholomew | ... | Grandmother (uncredited) |
 | James Best | ... | Man with Jane at Youth Rally (uncredited) |
| Ralph Brooks | ... | Man Leaving Restaurant (uncredited) |
| Marietta Canty | ... | Emma (uncredited) |
| Betty Caulfield | ... | Jane Whitney (uncredited) |
 | Ruth Clifford | ... | Nurse (uncredited) |
| Richard Collier | ... | Lyle - Parking Valet (uncredited) |
| Christopher Cook | ... | Bon Hunter (uncredited) |
| Sally Corner | ... | Mrs. Evanston Whiting (uncredited) |
| Jacqueline Cox | ... | Diana (uncredited) |
| Steve Darrell | ... | Doctor (uncredited) |
 | Ann B. Davis | ... | Ruby Coleman (uncredited) |
| Edward Earle | ... | Sen. Prescott (uncredited) |
| Charles Evans | ... | President of the Senate (uncredited) |
| William Forrest | ... | Columbia Seminary President (uncredited) |
| Brian Franklin | ... | Young Peter (uncredited) |
| Roy Glenn | ... | The Laborer (uncredited) |
| Sam Harris | ... | Churchgoer (uncredited) |
| Oliver Hartwell | ... | Janitor (uncredited) |
| Mimi Hutson | ... | College Girl (uncredited) |
| Delos Jewkes | ... | Member of Choir (uncredited) |
| Ricky Kelman | ... | Peter John - Age 5 (uncredited) |
| Colin Kenny | ... | Man at Youth Rally (uncredited) |
| Larry Kent | ... | Chaplain (uncredited) |
| Paul Kruger | ... | Man at Service (uncredited) |
| Ann Kunde | ... | Elderly Woman at Youth Rally (uncredited) |
| Doris Lloyd | ... | Miss Hopkins (uncredited) |
| Dayton Lummis | ... | Scottish Police Constable (uncredited) |
| Emmett Lynn | ... | Mr. Briscoe (uncredited) |
| Florence MacAfee | ... | Mrs. Ferguson (uncredited) |
| Wilbur Mack | ... | Churchgoer (uncredited) |
| Hank Mann | ... | Man at Youth Rally (uncredited) |
 | Frank McClure | ... | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Sam McDaniel | ... | Henry - Waiter (uncredited) |
| Carlyle Mitchell | ... | Dr. Black (uncredited) |
| Barbara Morrison | ... | Miss Standish (uncredited) |
| Jimmy Murphy | ... | Boy at youth rally (uncredited) |
| Dorothy Neumann | ... | Miss Crilly (uncredited) |
 | Leslie Parrish | ... | Newlywed (uncredited) |
| Voltaire Perkins | ... | Sen. Wiley (uncredited) |
| John Pike | ... | David (uncredited) |
| Maudie Prickett | ... | Mrs. Pike (uncredited) |
| Amanda Randolph | ... | Willie (uncredited) |
| Jeffrey Sayre | ... | Boat Passenger / Parishioner Outside Church (uncredited) |
| Winston Severn | ... | David Weed (uncredited) |
| Steffi Sidney | ... | Rowdy at Youth Rally (uncredited) |
| Janet Stewart | ... | Nancy (uncredited) |
| Louis Torres Jr. | ... | Peter - Age 6 (uncredited) |
| Arthur Tovey | ... | Church Usher (uncredited) |
| Peter J. Votrian | ... | Peter Marshall - Age 7-14 (uncredited) |
| Bill Walker | ... | The Whiting's Butler (uncredited) |
| Ben Wright | ... | Mr. Findlay (uncredited) |
Directed by | |||
| Henry Koster | |||
Writing credits | ||
| Eleanore Griffin | (screenplay) | |
| Catherine Marshall | (book) | |
Produced by | |||
| Samuel G. Engel | .... | producer | |
Original Music by | |||
| Alfred Newman | |||
Cinematography by | |||
| Harold Lipstein | (director of photography) | ||
Film Editing by | |||
| Robert L. Simpson | (as Robert Simpson) | ||
Art Direction by | |||
| Maurice Ransford | |||
| Lyle R. Wheeler | (as Lyle Wheeler) | ||
Set Decoration by | |||
| Chester L. Bayhi | (as Chester Bayhi) | ||
| Walter M. Scott | |||
Costume Design by | |||
| Renié | (as Renie) | ||
Makeup Department | |||
| Ben Nye | .... | makeup artist | |
| Helen Turpin | .... | hair stylist | |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director | |||
| David Silver | .... | assistant director | |
Sound Department | |||
| Warren B. Delaplain | .... | sound | |
| Bernard Freericks | .... | sound | |
| Kenneth Honnold | .... | sound editor (uncredited) | |
| Sam Woodward | .... | sound editor (uncredited) | |
Special Effects by | |||
| Ray Kellogg | .... | special photographic effects | |
Costume and Wardrobe Department | |||
| Charles Le Maire | .... | wardrobe director | |
Editorial Department | |||
| Leonard Doss | .... | color consultant: De Luxe | |
| Orven Schanzer | .... | first assistant editor (uncredited) | |
Music Department | |||
| Ken Darby | .... | vocal supervisor | |
| Edward B. Powell | .... | orchestrator | |
| Alfred Newman | .... | conductor (uncredited) | |
Other crew | |||
| Michael Audley | .... | dialogue coach (uncredited) | |
Production Companies
- CinemaScope (production) (as A CinemaScope Production)
- Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation
- Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation (1955) (USA) (theatrical)
- National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1963) (USA) (TV) (original airing) (pan/scan)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2005) (UK) (DVD)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2010) (USA) (DVD)
- Fox Video (????) (USA) (VHS)
- Bausch & Lomb cinemascope lenses by
- I.A.T.S.E this picture made under the jurisdiction of
- Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) approved by: certificate no. 17246 (as MPAA)
- Western Electric Recording recording system
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119 min
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2.55 : 1 See more »
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4-Track Stereo (Western Electric Recording)
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Trivia:
The final feature film of Jean Peters.See more »
Goofs:
Anachronisms: The bulk of the story takes place in the 1930's and the 1940's but all of the women's fashions and hairstyles are strictly 1955.See more »
Quotes:
The Rev. Peter Marshall:Catherine, I'm afraid you'll have to ask the blessing. The Lord knows I'm not grateful for turkey hash and I can't fool him.See more »
Movie Connections:
Featured in Virgin Territory: The Making of 'The Virgin Queen' (2008) (V)See more »
Soundtrack:
Give Me That Old Time ReligionSee more »
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I liked this movie when I first saw it in 1955. I have seen it again recently and I appreciate the movie much more than I did earlier. Compared to today's movies, it is a premium movie.
Richard Todd did a superb job of playing the part of Rev. Peter Marshall. His acting was better than any I have seen in many years. I doubt any current actor could have delivered his lines as well as Todd did. He was absolutely eloquent. Jean Peters did a capable job of playing her role.