The Pilgrimage Play (1949)
Nelson Leigh assumes the role of Jesus Christ in this drama that depicts such historical events as the Sermon on the Mount and the Last Supper while portraying the period in which Christ roamed the countryside preaching the gospel.
- Date of release
- 1949-12-12
- TMDB
- 5.0 / 10 (3)
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- Frank R. Strayer
Casting
- Nelson Leigh — Jesus Christ
- Helen Wood — Mary Mother
- Stephen Chase — Simon called Peter
- Leonard Penn — Judas Iscariot
- Richard Hale — Pontius Pilate
- Tudor Owen — Nicodemus
- John Doucette — Lord Zadok
- C. Montague Shaw — Caiaphas
- King Donovan — Salathiel
- Elizabeth Harrower — Woman of Samaria
- Chris Drake — John
- Tempe Pigott — Serving Woman
Interesting facts
The Pilgrimage Play is a 1949 historical drama film directed by Frank Strayer, from an original screenplay by Arthur Pierson. It was adapted from the play by Christine Wetherill Stevenson. The film stars Nelson Leigh, Stephen Chase, and Leonard Penn.
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