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A Man Called Peter (1955)

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.

  • Drama
  • Family

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Richard ToddRichard ToddThe Rev. Peter Marshall
  • Photo of Jean PetersJean PetersCatherine Wood Marshall
  • Photo of Marjorie RambeauMarjorie RambeauMiss Laura Fowler
  • Photo of Jill EsmondJill EsmondMrs. Findlay
  • Photo of Les TremayneLes TremayneSenator Willis K. Harvey
  • Photo of Robert BurtonRobert BurtonMr. Peyton
  • Photo of Gladys HurlbutGladys HurlbutMrs. Peyton
  • Photo of Richard GarrickRichard GarrickColonel Evanston Whiting
  • Photo of Gloria GordonGloria GordonBarbara
  • Photo of Billy ChapinBilly ChapinPeter John Marshall

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