Summaries

In 1844, after the assassination of Mormon leader Joseph Smith by an angry mob in Illinois, the Mormons choose Brigham Young as their new leader and follow him to a new promised land in Utah.

The true story of famous Mormon leader Brigham Young and his battle to transport his people across the Rocky Mountains to settle in Salt Lake City. The plot focuses on two of his people, Jonathan Kent and Zina Webb, and the hardships they face along the way.—Col Needham <[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • two word title
  • character name as title
  • psychotronic film
  • 1840s
  • brigham young character
Genres
  • Adventure
  • Drama
  • Romance
  • History
  • Western
  • Biography
Release date Sep 26, 1940
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Approved
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations 20th Century Fox Ranch, Malibu Creek State Park - 1925 Las Virgenes Road, Calabasas, California, USA
Production companies Twentieth Century Fox

Box office

Budget $2700000

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 54m
Aspect ratio 1.37 : 1

Synopsis

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