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Reaching from Heaven

  • 1948
  • Approved
  • 1h 20m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
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Reaching from Heaven (1948)
DramaRomance

Just as church services are letting out, a shabbily-dressed stranger is run over by an automobile in front of the church. The stranger is helped mentally and physically by the minister and c... Read allJust as church services are letting out, a shabbily-dressed stranger is run over by an automobile in front of the church. The stranger is helped mentally and physically by the minister and congregation members, who help him regain his self-confidence and also to accept the death ... Read allJust as church services are letting out, a shabbily-dressed stranger is run over by an automobile in front of the church. The stranger is helped mentally and physically by the minister and congregation members, who help him regain his self-confidence and also to accept the death of his wife as she was about to embark from Europe, as a displaced person, to join him in ... Read all

  • Director
    • Frank R. Strayer
  • Writers
    • Charles Palmer
    • Henry Rische
  • Stars
    • Hugh Beaumont
    • Cheryl Walker
    • John Qualen
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    44
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Frank R. Strayer
    • Writers
      • Charles Palmer
      • Henry Rische
    • Stars
      • Hugh Beaumont
      • Cheryl Walker
      • John Qualen
    • 3User reviews
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    Hugh Beaumont
    Hugh Beaumont
    • Bill Starling
    Cheryl Walker
    Cheryl Walker
    • Madeline Bradley
    John Qualen
    John Qualen
    • The Stranger
    Regis Toomey
    Regis Toomey
    • Pastor
    Charles Evans
    Charles Evans
    • Walter Graves
    • (as Chas. Evans)
    Margaret Hamilton
    Margaret Hamilton
    • Sophie Manley
    Addison Richards
    Addison Richards
    • Max Bradley
    Nana Bryant
    Nana Bryant
    • Kay Bradley
    Mae Clarke
    Mae Clarke
    • Dorothy Gram
    Jack Lambert
    Jack Lambert
    • Buck Huggins
    Ann Doran
    Ann Doran
    • Martha Kestner
    • (as Ann Lee Doran)
    George Chandler
    George Chandler
    • Bert Kestner
    • (as Geo. Chandler)
    Nell Craig
    Nell Craig
    • Nurse
    • (uncredited)
    Thornton Edwards
    Thornton Edwards
    • Cop
    • (uncredited)
    George Eldredge
    George Eldredge
    • Mr. Gram
    • (uncredited)
    Lanny Rees
    • Edgar--Newsboy
    • (uncredited)
    Gene Roth
    Gene Roth
    • Mr. Stone--Kestner's Neighbor
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Frank R. Strayer
    • Writers
      • Charles Palmer
      • Henry Rische
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    6boblipton

    Low-Key

    Regis Toomey is frustrated that his congregation received his sermon about charity with "nice sermon, Pastor" and then on to the flower arrangement for next Sunday. Meanwhile, war refugee John Qualen has just received a telegram that his wife has died on her way to join him. Seeking advice, he wanders the street until he reaches Toomey's church. Toomey sees something is wrong with Qualen, and tries to get to him, but the crowds of well-wishers block him. Qualen steps off the sidewalk and is hit by Cheryl Walker's car. She's the daughter of an enormously successful contractor on her way home from the country club. Hugh Beaumont, a failing contractor but devout Christian, goes to help Qualen, with a sharp remark about a large checkbook.

    It's a movie sponsored by the Lutheran Church about how faith and the good works it engenders solves all problems. Faith is a meaningless word to me. I simply observe that the people in this movie are good people who attribute their goodness to G*d. That's something I've observed in the few purely good people I've known. It's a nicely balanced movie. G*d seems to have no place in making things happen, for for belief in Him inspiring the characters.

    It's a good cast under the direction of Frank Strayer, taking a break from the Blondie. Series. With Margaret Hamilton, Addison Richards, Nana Bryant, Mae Clarke, and Ann Doran.

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    • Release date
      • February 1, 1948 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Enterprise Studios - 5300 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Roland D. Reed Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 20m(80 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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