A Man Called Peter (1955)
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A Man Called Peter is the story of Scottish-born Presbyterian minister and world-renowned author Peter Marshall, here played by Richard Todd. In his youth, Marshall moves to Washington DC, where he becomes pastor of the Church of the Presidents. His wisdom and conviction enables Marshall to… More A Man Called Peter is the story of Scottish-born Presbyterian minister and world-renowned author Peter Marshall, here played by Richard Todd. In his youth, Marshall moves to Washington DC, where he becomes pastor of the Church of the Presidents. His wisdom and conviction enables Marshall to communicate with men of all faiths. In private life, the pastor is given moral support by his loyal wife Catherine Marshall (Jean Peters). At the time of his comparatively early death, Marshall has become chaplain of the US Senate. Interestingly enough, while Marshall and his family are identified by name, the peripheral political characters are given fictional monickers--and sometimes, as in the case of the President played by William Forrest, no names at all. Director Henry Koster expertly avoids filming Marshall's sermons in a static, declamatory fashion. As Catherine Marshall, Jean Peters does wonders with a comparatively limited role; her best scene is her last, when she overcomes her lifelong fear of the ocean for the sake of her son (Billy Chapin). A Man Called Peter was certainly not conceived out of any box-office considerations, but it still paid its way. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Henry Koster
- Written By
- Eleanore Griffin, Catherine Marshall
- Genres
- Drama, Faith & Spirituality, Kids & Family, Classics
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Mar 31, 1955 Wide
- Studio
- Fox
Critic Reviews
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Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
Though decently acted by Tichard Todd and Jean Peters, this biopic of the famous Scottish clergyman and Senate chaplain is directed by Henry Koster in earnest, pious way.
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Cast
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Richard Todd
as Peter Marshall
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Jean Peters
as Catherine Marshall
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Marjorie Rambeau
as Mrs. Fowler
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Jill Esmond
as Mrs. Findlay
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Les Tremayne
as Senator Harvey
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Gladys Hurlbut
as Mrs. Peyton
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Richard Garrick
as Col. Whiting
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Gloria Gordon
as Barbara Tremaine
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Billy Chapin
as Peter John Marshall
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Sally Corner
as Mrs. Whiting
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Voltaire Perkins
as Senator Wiley
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Marietta Canty
as Emma
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Edward Earle
as Sen. Prescott
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Peter J. Votrian
as Peter Marshall Ages 7 to 14
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Janet Stewart
as Nancy
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Ann B. Davis
as Ruby Coleman
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Sam McDaniel
as Maitre d'
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Betty Caulfield
as Jane Whitney
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Oliver Hartwell
as Janitor
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Doris Lloyd
as Miss Hopkins
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William Forrest
as President
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Barbara Morrison
as Miss Standish
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Carlyle Mitchell
as Dr. Black
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Amanda Randolph
as Willie
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Ricky Kelman
as Peter Age 5 1/2
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Emmett Lynn
as Mr. Briscoe
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William Walker
as Butler
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Charles Evans
as President of Senate
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Alexander Campbell
as Elder
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Jonathan Hole
as Elder
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Larry Kent
as Chaplain
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Roy E. Glenn Jr.
as Holden
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Ruth Clifford
as Nurse
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Ben Wright
as Mr. Findlay
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Florence MacAfee
as Mrs. Ferguson
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Christopher C. Cook
as Bon Hunter
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Winston Severn
as David Weed
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Maudie Prickett
as Mrs. Pike
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Robert Burton
as Mr. Peyton
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Dorothy Neumann
as Miss Crilly
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Steffi Sidney
as Rowdy at Youth Rally
- Leslie Parrish
