A Man Called Peter (1955)

  • G
  • 03/31/1955 (US)
  • Drama, Family
  • 1h 59m

The True Story of How One Man's Faith Uplifted a Nation

Overview

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.

Eleanore Griffin

Screenplay

Henry Koster

Director

Cast

Richard Todd's headshot

Richard Todd

The Rev. Peter Marshall
Jean Peters's headshot

Jean Peters

Catherine Wood Marshall
Marjorie Rambeau's headshot

Marjorie Rambeau

Miss Laura Fowler
Jill Esmond's headshot

Jill Esmond

Mrs. Findlay
Les Tremayne's headshot

Les Tremayne

Senator Willis K. Harvey
Robert Burton's headshot

Robert Burton

Mr. Peyton
Gladys Hurlbut's headshot

Gladys Hurlbut

Mrs. Peyton
Richard Garrick's headshot

Richard Garrick

Colonel Evanston Whiting

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