The Pilgrimage Play

Nelson Leigh portrays Jesus of Nazareth in this rare production. This historical saga also stars Richard Hale and John Doucette, and features cinematography by Oscar nominee Walter Strenge (Stagecoach to Fury) as well as music by Oscar nominee Alberto Colombo (Portia on Trial). Movie buffs might be interested to know that make up for this feature about Jesus was done by Jack Pierce, known for creating the faces of the Frankenstein monster, the Wolfman, and the Mummy!