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The First Legion
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The First Legion

1951-05-04 · 86 min · ★ 7.4

Drama

A Catholic priest fights against his colleagues' immediate acceptance of an ambiguous “miracle”.

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Directors
Douglas Sirk
Production companies
United Artists, Sedif Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Charles BoyerCharles BoyerFather Marc Arnoux
William DemarestWilliam DemarestMonsignor Michael Carey
Lyle BettgerLyle BettgerDr. Peter Morrell
Barbara RushBarbara RushTerry Gilmartin
Leo G. CarrollLeo G. CarrollFather Rector Paul Duquesne
Walter HampdenWalter HampdenFather Edward Quarterman
Wesley AddyWesley AddyFather John Fulton
Taylor HolmesTaylor HolmesFather Keene
H.B. WarnerH.B. WarnerFather José Sierra
George ZuccoGeorge ZuccoFather Robert Stuart
John McGuireJohn McGuireFather Tom Rawleigh
Clifford BrookeClifford BrookeBrother Clifford
Dorothy AdamsDorothy AdamsMrs. Dunn
Molly LamontMolly LamontMrs. Nora Gilmartin
Queenie SmithQueenie SmithHenrietta
Jacqueline deWitJacqueline deWitMiss Hamilton

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