Until today, I had never even heard of this film and I do consider myself a bit of a film buff. This one flew way under the radar but thank God (literally) for TCM. I stumbled upon this flipping the channels, during one of the fantastic sermons, and it hooked me bigtime. What a wonderful and inspirational film. Sure, the old school cheese was in place but conviction and depth is so refreshing to see in a film compared to what is delivered today. Every sermon rang true even today and this movie truly helps the viewer to contemplate and reflect on what is working and what is not in their life.The story/example given about a sick child asking his mother about death is truly moving. The child asks his mother what will death be like and, after composing herself and asking for strength from God, she responds. She asks her son if he remembers playing when he was young all day to the point of exhaustion. She reminds him how he was worn out and how he simply collapsed in his parents bed and fell in to a deep sleep. She asked if he remembers waking the next day refreshed in his own bed were he was safe and was tended to. She reminded him that it was because of the love and tenderness of his father that, while he slept, the father took him in his strong arms and placed him where he was safe and were he was suppose to be. The mother remarked that death was very much like that, the FATHER will transport the weary soul home to eternal rest. "See you in the morning" indeed!

This film came out in the author, Catherine Marshall's lifetime, and we have her comments on it. She was overall very pleased. She considered that 20th Century Fox gave it a quality and credible handling. She thought Richard Todd did a fine job. She was, however, politely puzzled by the interpretation of herself by the actress, Jean Peters. Apparently, this was not a particularly welcome project for Ms. Peters, who gave no response to the usual functions and support of an actor for their picture, not attending the premier or anything of that nature. She resisted any friendly overtures from Mrs. Marshall while visiting the set during the filming, as the invited guest of the studio. All of this was opposite to the response of Mr. Todd, who was very gracious. Mrs. Marshall knew she had signed away her rights to affect the production, and did not attempt to interfere. Ms. Peters' portrayal was adequate as the young girl in love, but she was quite artificial in the marriage and ministry period. The boy who played the son was more alive and natural. She depicted Mrs. Marshall as either a simpering hanger-on or as sort of a weary worn, martyr type, who doggedly trudged through. If she read the book itself, she certainly missed the spark and proactive quality of the woman she was playing. Having read the book, along with others of Mrs. Marshall, I know that she was most enthusiastic and positive toward her life with Rev. Marshall and life in general. And, she was an active contributor. Her inner strength also won out as she faced her many personal challenges. If you have the interest, you might enjoy reading Catherine Marshall's book by the same name. As for the film, TCM ran it as part of a feature of Richard Todd, and FMC used to run it rather regularly.

It is a long time since I have seen an 'old' film that has seemed so relevant to the problems facing western society. I think that Richard Todd is excellent in the role of Peter Marshall. He captures the dynamism and belief of Marshall. His sermons from the pulpit are full of power and conviction and they have made me want to read more of his sermons and prayers. I would also be interested to find out more about how he was viewed by his contemporaries. I found the address on December 7th particularly moving and I would recommend this film as one that will not disappoint. I am amazed that being in my 50's I had never heard of this film before.

Just caught this movie been shown on Film 4 in the UK. Brilliant - I being a Brit, and not Scottish, I had never heard of Peter Marshall. I saw the title in the on screen TV guide and assumed it may have been about Peter, Jesus' disciple - so being a Christian, I thought I would take a look - Well my assumption was sort of right - the man on the film was called Peter and he was definitely God's disciple - he just lived about 2000 years later than the 'original' I missed the start of the movie by about 15 mins and was sort of half watching it upto the point where Dr Marshall delivered his first sermon in Washington, where he referred to Jesus being a 'man of the people' - from that moment on I was hooked.What a great movie for its time - made by a major studio - where, arguably, the best scenes are when a Scottish Presbaterian minister is giving Christian sermons from the pulpit - I think that was a brave move on behalf of the director, even back in the more 'cosy' '50's - but what sermons - and how brilliantly delivered by Richard Todd - up to now I have always regarded him as a bit of a 'lightweight' but this performance totally has changed my view. A real study in biographical acting - apparently he looked nothing like Marshall but his vocals were spot on, according to his wife. The scene in the basement where he is questioning God about himself was truly moving, as was the simple scene where he is been taken to hospital for the last time and looks up from the stretcher to his wife and says "See you in the morning". You have to see that bit to understand why it is so touching - in writing here it looks nothing.I am writing this after seeing the movie for the first time this afternoon - I have since spent some time on the internet, learning about this man and will be ordering the DVD asap, just so I can hear his voice for real as a recording of one of his sermons comes as an 'extra'This film immediately comes into my 'Top Ten' as one of the best films I have ever seen.