

The Pilgrimage Play
Synopsis
Nelson Leigh assumes the role of Jesus Christ in this drama that depicts such historical events as the Sermon on the Mount and the Last Supper while portraying the period in which Christ roamed the countryside preaching the gospel.
Top Cast
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Jesus Christ
Helen Wood
Mary Mother
Stephen Chase
Simon called Peter
Leonard Penn
Judas Iscariot
Richard Hale
Pontius Pilate
Tudor Owen
Nicodemus
John Doucette
Lord Zadok
C. Montague Shaw
Caiaphas
King Donovan
Salathiel
Elizabeth Harrower
Woman of Samaria
Chris Drake
John
Tempe Pigott
Serving Woman
Gene Cates
John the Beloved
Earl Smith
Blind Beggar
Fiona O'Shiel
Mary Magdala
Crane Whitley
Longinus
John Parrish
John the Baptist
Harry Raybould
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 12, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank R. Strayer
- Original Score
- Alberto Colombo
- Original Title
- The Pilgrimage Play
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Roland Reed Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank R. Strayer
Alberto Colombo
Walter Strenge
S. Roy Luby
Roland D. Reed
Department Leadership Roster
Frank R. Strayer
Director
Walter Strenge
Director of Photography
S. Roy Luby
Editor
Roland D. Reed
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Pilgrimage Play.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The Pilgrimage Play.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Pilgrimage Play
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Pilgrimage Play about?
Nelson Leigh assumes the role of Jesus Christ in this drama that depicts such historical events as the Sermon on the Mount and the Last Supper while portraying the period in which Christ roamed the countryside preaching the gospel.
Who directed The Pilgrimage Play?
The Pilgrimage Play was directed by Frank R. Strayer.
Who stars in The Pilgrimage Play?
The principal cast of The Pilgrimage Play includes Nelson Leigh, Helen Wood, Stephen Chase, Leonard Penn, Richard Hale.
When was The Pilgrimage Play released and how long is it?
The Pilgrimage Play was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Pilgrimage Play?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Pilgrimage Play was composed by Alberto Colombo.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Pilgrimage Play?
The Pilgrimage Play holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).
