One Foot in Heaven
One Foot in Heaven

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- 67/100 based on 1,438 votes
  • Released: 1941
  • Runtime: 108 mins
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  • Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures
  • Genres: Drama

In the early twentieth century, William Spence and Hope Morris Spence are a Methodist minister and his wife. From Central Canada, William forwent his medical school education in Toronto to become a minister, much to the chagrin of Hope's well off parents of Stratford, Ontario. Regardless of the unknowns of their first posting in rural Iowa, the only posting available, Hope married William in 1904. The adjustment to their new life was initially more difficult for Hope, especia... (Full plot summary below)

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Actors in One Foot in Heaven:

Fredric March
Martha Scott
Beulah Bondi
Gene Lockhart
Elisabeth Fraser
Harry Davenport

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In the early twentieth century, William Spence and Hope Morris Spence are a Methodist minister and his wife. From Central Canada, William forwent his medical school education in Toronto to become a minister, much to the chagrin of Hope's well off parents of Stratford, Ontario. Regardless of the unknowns of their first posting in rural Iowa, the only posting available, Hope married William in 1904. The adjustment to their new life was initially more difficult for Hope, especially their new poor economic standing and having their life not wholly being their own but rather that of their congregation, as William had the focus of this decision on which to drive his purpose. Their life over the next twenty years or so is presented, which eventually includes three children and they being constantly on the move as William gets assigned from one parish to another across the United States. That life is largely characterized by William having a strong mindset, but who will admittedly change his mind if he is proven to be wrong, and Hope generally supporting William in his decisions regardless of the sacrifice to her or the children. The only seeming exception to that latter point is Hope's desire ultimately to settle into one place that they can call home to provide them, especially the children, with a sense of belonging. They believe they've found that place when they move into a parish in Denver following the great war, with a booming economy one that has the money to accomplish what William would like to accomplish for his work in the name of God. William will however find that with money among his congregation comes a sense of entitlement which may not mesh with his view of bringing the teachings of God to the people.

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New York Times - 9/10 by Bosley CrowtherOut of Hartzell Spence's deeply affectionate biography of his ministerial father, William Spence, the Warners have derived a cheerful and warmly compassionate film, an excellent character study and an adult entertainment on the screen.
Variety - 8/10 by Variety StaffA warm and human preachment for godliness.
The Spectator - 8/10 by Edgar AnsteyThis is a warm, sincere and unpretentious picture.
Goatdog's Movies - 6/10 by Michael W. Phillips, Jr.It's worth watching for March's performance -- although we don't get to hear him preach enough -- and for his take-down of a wealthy family determined to run his church for him.
User Review - 10/10 by Doug MWednesday, October 13, 2010 (1941) One Foot In Heaven DRAMA Speaking as a non- christian or any other religion for that matter- I have to say this film is very well made! Starring in this film has one of my all time favorite actors, 2 time Oscar winner Frederic March as Father Spence as he and his family travel from one town or city after another and the obstacles that come with it! Since this film is about a real life person and his challenges as a minister this film cannot be looked at as an biography and should only be looked at as a film of great storytelling! It also has an awesome way to end a film! 4 out of 4
User Review - 10/10 by G GI'm not a pastor so I'm not considered biased. I feel that this movie gives you an idea of what pastors go through and how they are unappreciated.
User Review - 8/10 by James Hgood movie, never heard of it until now. sort of reminds me of that family from 7th Heaven.
User Review - 8/10 by Phrstephyni SThe underrated Fredric March gives a wonderful performance in this religious picture. It balances comedy and drama very well, offering laughs and wonderful dramatic moments. A nice little movie that's sure to make you smile.
User Review - 6/10 by Scott RA feel good family flick focusing on the importance of Methodist Christian values in the U.S.
User Review - 6/10 by John BAn outdated if charming piece on the life of a Canadian doctor in training who decides to become a Minister and drags his family across the western U.S. to attend to the faithful. He gets into many battles and seems un-Minister like when he talks about wanting to give people a good thrashing. Nonetheless, this is a passable drama.

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