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Brigham Young (also known as Brigham Young – Frontiersman) is a 1940 American biographical western film starring Tyrone Power, Linda Darnell and Dean Jagger that describes Young's succession to the presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints after founder Joseph Smith was assassinated in 1844.
Brigham Young: Directed by Henry Hathaway. With Tyrone Power, Linda Darnell, Dean Jagger, Brian Donlevy. In 1844, after the assassination of Mormon leader Joseph Smith by an angry mob in Illinois, the Mormons choose Brigham Young as their new leader and follow him to a new promised land in Utah.
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- Adventure, Biography, Drama
- Henry Hathaway
- 1940-09-27
Feb 23, 2012 · The leader of the Mormons, Joseph Smith, is killed for speaking on behalf of his religion. The successor, Brigham Young, elects to move the Mormons to California where many...
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- Henry Hathaway
- Biography
- Tyrone Power
Based on the story of the famous Mormon leader, it follows Brigham Young and his challenge to transport his people across the Rocky mountains to settle in Salt Lake City. The plot focuses on two fictitious characters, Jonathan Kent and Zina Webb and the hardships they have to face along the way.
"Brigham Young" features a stellar cast that includes leading Fox star Tyrone Power, and Linda Darnell as the romantic interest. Vincent Price, in one of his early film roles, appears as Joseph Smith.
Brief Synopsis. Two young Mormons struggle to survive their people's journey to a new home in the West.
Aug 14, 2020 · Brigham Young (Dean Jagger) declares himself the new leader of the church and guides his people westward. Of course, it’s going to be an arduous journey, one that will test their faith. And all the more so because Angus Duncan (Brian Donlevy) has heard of gold being discovered in California.
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