Summaries

When young John Wesley is saved from the flames burning his family's home, he believes God has chosen him for a higher mission. He grows up to become a minister in the Church of England but disapproves of concern within the church over the social position of the clergy. He concerns himself more with the common people and with individual religious experiences. He tries to accomplish his purposes by remaining within the church but the methodical way in which he and his followers go about their duties soon sets them apart as a special group jeeringly called Methodists. (Produced by the Radio and Film Commission of the Methodist Church in cooperation with J. Arthur Rank.)—Les Adams <[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • mission
  • church
  • england
  • minister
  • methodist
Genres
  • Drama
  • History
  • Biography
Release date Apr 19, 1954
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Approved
Countries of origin United Kingdom
Language English
Filming locations The Gate Studios, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK
Production companies G.H.W. Productions Ltd. Radio & Film Commission of the Methodist Church

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 17m
Aspect ratio 1.37 : 1

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