MAN CALLED PETER (DVD/SENSORMATIC) DVD

A Man Called Peter
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, All Movie Guide

Cast Richard Todd as Peter Marshall Jean Peters as Catherine Marshall Marjorie Rambeau as Mrs. Fowler Jill Esmond as Mrs. Findlay Les Tremayne as Senator Harvey Gladys Hurlbut as Mrs. Peyton Richard Garrick as Col. Whiting Gloria Gordon as Barbara Tremaine Billy Chapin as Peter John Marshall Sally Corner as Mrs. Whiting Voltaire Perkins as Senator Wiley Marietta Canty as Emma Edward Earle as Sen. Prescott Peter J. Votrian as Peter Marshall, Ages 7 to 14 Janet Stewart as Nancy Ann B. Davis as Ruby Coleman Sam McDaniel as Maitre d' Betty Caulfield as Jane Whitney Oliver Hartwell as Janitor Doris Lloyd as Miss Hopkins William Forrest as President Barbara Morrison as Miss Standish Carlyle Mitchell as Dr. Black Amanda Randolph as Willie Ricky Kelman as Peter, Age 5 1/2 Emmett Lynn as Mr. Briscoe William Walker as Butler Charles Evans as President of Senate Alexander Campbell as Elder Jonathan Hole as Elder Larry Kent as Chaplain Roy E. Glenn Jr. as Holden Ruth Clifford as Nurse Ben Wright as Mr. Findlay Florence MacAfee as Mrs. Ferguson Christopher Cook as Bon Hunter Winston Severn as David Weed Maudie Prickett as Mrs. Pike

Crew Lyle Wheeler - Art Director Maurice Ransford - Art Director Renie - Costume Designer Henry Koster - Director Robert L. Simpson - Editor Alfred Newman - Composer (Music Score) Alfred Newman - Musical Direction/Supervision Harold Lipstein - Cinematographer Samuel G. Engel - Producer Ray Kellogg - Special Effects Eleanore Griffin - Screenwriter Catherine Marshall - Book Author

A Man Called Peter
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Harold Lipstein: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie, Best Color Cinematography (nominated) Henry Koster: Directors Guild of America, Best Director (nominated) Marjorie Rambeau: National Board of Review, Best Supporting Actress (winner)

National Board of Review, Best Picture (nominated)

General Specifications: Language Options: English Subtitle Options: English, Spanish Sound Processing: DD2: Dolby Digital Stereo Additional Features: Fox Movietonews: A Man Called Peter has World Premiere in Three Great Cities Audio sermon by Peter Marshall Still gallery and more DVD Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1: Cinemascope MPAA Rating: NR DVD Discs Included: 1 DVD Sides: 1 DVD DVD Region Code: 1 Content Length: 119 min   DVD Chapters: Disc #1 -- A Man Called Peter 1. Main Titles [1:29] 2. Boyhood Dreams [2:46] 3. Like Their Fathers Before [3:53] 4. Called of God [5:42] 5. That Old Time Religion [1:13] 6. An Answered Prayer [9:32] 7. Halls of Human Happiness [3:01] 8. A Wedding Present [:17] 9. Entrenched in History [7:52] 10. A Mighty Fortress [3:24] 11. Gathering the Flock [3:40] 12. A Political Conscience [3:09] 13. A Bonny Wee Lad [7:57] 14. Prelude to War [1:55] 15. Saturday Night Canteen [5:25] 16. Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree [1:42] 17. An Issue of Utmost Importance [7:08] 18. The Tests of Life [4:29] 19. A Preacher's Humble Pleadings [1:38] 20. The Faith to Heal [1:11] 21. Their Happy Summer [:35] 22. Praying for Peter [5:11] 23. Keeping His Promise [5:28] 24. America Needs a Prophet [2:12] 25. A Gift From a Fellow Scotsman [1:21] 26. Chaplain of the Senate [2:54] 27. Annie Laurie [2:12] 28. Small Deeds Done [5:43]