
A Man Called Peter
Drama · Family
Overview
Based on the true story of a young Scottish lad, Peter Marshall, who dreams of only going to sea but finds out there is a different future for him when he receives a "calling" from God to be a minister. He leaves Scotland and goes to America where after a few small congregations he lands the position of pastor of the Church of the Presidents in Washington, D.C. and eventually he becomes Chaplain of the U.S. Senate.
Top Cast


Richard Todd
Richard Todd
The Rev. Peter Marshall
Richard Todd
The Rev. Peter Marshall


Jean Peters
Jean Peters
Catherine Wood Marshall
Jean Peters
Catherine Wood Marshall


Marjorie Rambeau
Marjorie Rambeau
Miss Laura Fowler
Marjorie Rambeau
Miss Laura Fowler


Jill Esmond
Jill Esmond
Mrs. Findlay
Jill Esmond
Mrs. Findlay


Les Tremayne
Les Tremayne
Senator Willis K. Harvey
Les Tremayne
Senator Willis K. Harvey


Robert Burton
Robert Burton
Mr. Peyton
Robert Burton
Mr. Peyton


Gladys Hurlbut
Gladys Hurlbut
Mrs. Peyton
Gladys Hurlbut
Mrs. Peyton


Richard Garrick
Richard Garrick
Colonel Evanston Whiting
Richard Garrick
Colonel Evanston Whiting


Gloria Gordon
Gloria Gordon
Barbara
Gloria Gordon
Barbara


Billy Chapin
Billy Chapin
Peter John Marshall
Billy Chapin
Peter John Marshall
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