Journey To Jerusalem.

Duration: 90 min.

Year Published: 1941

Creator: Theatre-on-film

Format: 16mm

Sound: sound

Description: The original Broadway cast of 33 artists who portray their same roles in the film, includes Arlene Francis, Sidney Lumet, Horace Braham, Frederic Tozere, Arnold Moss, and Alice Reinhart. Maxwell Anderson has selected a passage from Luke which tells of a Passover pilgrimage to Jerusalem by the Boy and His family. As the twelve year old Child and His family rest in the hills, they are accosted by the robber-prophet Ishmael. He recognizes the Boy as the true Messiah and leads him safely through to the examining priests. The priests are debated at the gates of Jerusalem watching for His possible arrival. In the trial, the priests of the Sanhedrin use His profound knowledge and wisdom while they are discussing the coming Messiah. Herod's men pursue Jesus without success. When the King learns of their failure, he orders the persecution of the Jews.

Complete Record: JOURNEY TO JERUSALEM. c1941. Presented by Theatre-on-Film, Inc. 90 min., sd., 16mm. A screen reproduction of the play by Maxwell Anderson. © Maxwell Anderson; 15Jan41; LP10322.

Metadata Source:Educational Film Guide 1946