The Power and the Glory
Synopsis
A man's life is retold just after his funeral. Beginning as a track walker, Tom Garner rose through all sorts of railroad jobs to head the company. In the meantime he lost touch with his family. When he saw what was happening it was already too late.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Spencer Tracy
Tom Garner
Colleen Moore
Sally Garner
Ralph Morgan
Henry
Helen Vinson
Eve Borden
Phillip Trent
Tom Garner, Jr.
Henry Kolker
Mr. Borden
Sarah Padden
Henry's Wife
Billy O'Brien
Tom as a Boy
Cullen Johnson
Henry as a Boy
J. Farrell MacDonald
Mulligan
Robert Warwick
Edwards (uncredited)
Russell Simpson
Professor (uncredited)
Mary Gordon
Nurse (uncredited)
Mary Carr
Flower peddler (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 6, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William K. Howard
- Screenplay & Story
- Preston Sturges
- Original Score
- Peter Brunelli, Louis De Francesco, J.S. Zamecnik
- Original Title
- The Power and the Glory
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William K. Howard
Preston Sturges
Peter Brunelli, Louis De Francesco, J.S. Zamecnik
James Wong Howe
Paul Weatherwax
Jesse L. Lasky
Department Leadership Roster
William K. Howard
Director
Jesse L. Lasky
Producer
Peter Brunelli
Original Music Composer
Louis De Francesco
Original Music Composer
J.S. Zamecnik
Original Music Composer
James Wong Howe
Director of Photography
Paul Weatherwax
Editor
Rita Kaufman
Costume Design
Preston Sturges
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Power and the Glory.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The Power and the Glory.
list2
National Film Registry
Films preserved in the Library of Congress National Film Registry.
Pre-Code Hollywood
Pre-Code Hollywood films, 1929 to 1934.
My Film List
Missing Mine
leftist movies
from ptp
Similar Titles to The Power and the Glory
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
7.5
8.2
7.2
8.1
7.2
7.0
8.1
8.1
7.3
6.6
6.2
6.5
6.2
6.2
5.0
6.1
6.5
6.6
5.7
More Like The Power and the Glory
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Power and the Glory
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Power and the Glory about?
A man's life is retold just after his funeral. Beginning as a track walker, Tom Garner rose through all sorts of railroad jobs to head the company. In the meantime he lost touch with his family. When he saw what was happening it was already too late.
Who directed The Power and the Glory?
The Power and the Glory was directed by William K. Howard.
Who stars in The Power and the Glory?
The principal cast of The Power and the Glory includes Spencer Tracy, Colleen Moore, Ralph Morgan, Helen Vinson, Phillip Trent.
When was The Power and the Glory released and how long is it?
The Power and the Glory was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for The Power and the Glory?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Power and the Glory was composed by Peter Brunelli, Louis De Francesco, J.S. Zamecnik.