The life of a Methodist minister, William Spence. The film chronicles his early days as a minster to his assignment in Denver CO. to a church which shall we say is very set in its ways. Mostly the story shows how Spence's innate good nature has a positive influence on the church despite some of his character flaws.
This is an excellent studio film. The screenplay by Casey Robinson, the direction by Irving Rapper, a studio guy who was good with actors. Above all the performance of Frederic March one of Hollywood's consistently best actors really pulls the film together.
The scene that usually stands out for a viewer is Spence's attendance at a William S Hart western with his son. Spense has been convinced that movies are an unsavory force in the world. As Spense watches the film he begins to enjoy it and eventually changes his opinion. But the the film really has many fine scenes overall.
The film's ending is quite moving, if the Christian religion had more ministers like William Spense...
The running time is 108 minutes. Again, a very good film.
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