Synopsis
Based on the true story of a young Scottish lad, Peter Marshall, who dreams of only going to sea but finds out there is a different future for him when he receives a "calling" from God to be a minister. He leaves Scotland and goes to America where after a few small congregations he lands the position of pastor of the Church of the Presidents in Washington, D.C. and eventually he becomes Chaplain of the U.S. Senate.
Ratings
IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes60%
17 audience votes
Key crew
- Eleanore GriffinScreenplay
- Henry KosterDirector
- Alfred NewmanOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Richard ToddThe Rev. Peter Marshall
- Jean PetersCatherine Wood Marshall
- Marjorie RambeauMiss Laura Fowler
- Jill EsmondMrs. Findlay
- Les TremayneSenator Willis K. Harvey
- Robert BurtonMr. Peyton
- Gladys HurlbutMrs. Peyton
- Richard GarrickColonel Evanston Whiting
- Gloria GordonBarbara
- Billy ChapinPeter John Marshall
- Marietta CantyEmma
- Ann B. DavisRuby Colman
Stills
Themes
pastorministerscottish