Messenger of Peace

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Messenger of Peace
Directed by Frank Strayer
Screenplay by Glenn Tryon
Story byHenry Rische
Produced by Roland Reed
Starring John Beal
Peggy Stewart
Paul Guilfoyle
Cinematography Walter Strenge
Edited by Jack Ogilvie
Music by Alberto Colombo
Production
company
Distributed byLutheran Laymen's League
Release date
  • October 1, 1947 (1947-10-01)(US) [1]
Running time
87 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Messenger of Peace is a 1947 American drama film directed by Frank Strayer, which stars John Beal, Peggy Stewart, and Paul Guilfoyle. The screenplay was written by Glenn Tryon from an original story by Henry Rische. It was produced by the Lutheran Laymen's League, a men's association affiliated with the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod as part of their centennial celebration.

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References

  1. "Messenger of Peace: Detail View". American Film Institute. Archived from the original on October 1, 2017. Retrieved September 29, 2017.