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.

"The True Story of How One Man's Faith Uplifted a Nation"

Credits

Henry KosterDirector

Richard ToddThe Rev. Peter Marshall

Jean PetersCatherine Wood Marshall

Marjorie RambeauMiss Laura Fowler

Jill EsmondMrs. Findlay