Messenger of Peace (1950)
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Originally designed for church showings, Messenger of Peace was blown up from 16mm to 35mm and given a brief theatrical distribution early in 1950. Told in flashback, this is the inspirational story of Pastor Armin Ritter (John Beal), whose faith remains unshakable despite the most extreme forms of personal tragedy. Peggy Stewart co-stars as Ritter's ever-supportive wife, while Paul Guilfoyle has a plum role as an alcoholic who "sees the light." Though excessively hokey at times, the film scores on its obvious sincerity. Messenger of Peace was filmed by Roland Reed Productions, the same firm responsible for TV's religious weekly This is the Life. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast:
- John Beal - Pastor Armin Ritter
- William Bakewell - Pastor Willie Von Adel
- Fred Essler - Hans Dache
- Al Bridge - Harry Franzmeirer
- William Gould - Jacob Torgel
- Joe Brown, Jr. - Ted Horner
- Peggy Stewart - Evangeline Lockley
- Paul Guilfoyle - Peter Kerl
- Maudie Prickett - Matty Frommel
- Elizabeth Kerr - Lottie Franzmeirer
- Edythe Elliott - Hilda Torgel
- Ray Bennett - Gus Frommel
- Director(s):
- Frank Strayer
- Writer(s):
- Glenn Tryon
- Producer(s):
- Roland D. Reed
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