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8 / 10 IMDb October 30, 1947 1h 27m
Poignant true story of Pastor Armin Ritter, who is sent to build a church in a backwoods community and rebuilds the faith of the residents. He ministers to the town folk, including an alcoholic carpenter.
Director
Runtime
1h 27m
Release Date
October 30, 1947
Genre
Drama
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Cast
John Beal
as Pastor Armin Ritter
Peggy Stewart
as Evangeline Lockley
William Bakewell
as Pastor Willie von Adel
Paul Guilfoyle
as Peter Kerl
Fred Essler
as Hans Dache
Ray Bennett
as Gus Frommel
Maudie Prickett
as Matty Frommel
Al Bridge
as Harry Franzmeirer
Elizabeth Kerr
as Lottie Franzmeirer
William Gould
as Jacob Togel
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Edythe Elliott
as Hilda Torgel
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Brook Shayne
as Magda Torgel
Joe Brown Jr.
as Ted Herner
Production Companies
Rowland V. Reed Productions Inc.
International Lutheran Laymen's League
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