Father Coughlin
Series
- Series Name
- The March of Time 1st Year
Issue
Story
- Story No. within this Issue
- 4 / 4
- Summary
- March of Time synopsis: New in US politics is the phenomenon of a Roman Catholic priest, Father Charles Edward Coughlin, actively involved in broadcasting his views by radio. His following, over 8,000,000 organized as the National Union for Social Justice, have paid for the nillion dollar Shrine of the Little Flower at Royal Oak, Michigan. The March of Time shows both his critics and his loyal supporters, speculates on his ultimate role.
- Researcher Comments
- This story was the first story in March of Time Vol.1 No.5 in the USA, released in August 1935.
- Keywords
- Religion and belief
- Written sources
- Fielding, Raymond. The March of Time 1935-1951 (New York, 1978) p58. Used for synopsis
- Credits:
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- Camera
- Charlie Gilson
- Production Co.
- Time Inc.
- Director
- Tom Orchard
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- British Film Institute (BFI)
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How to cite this record
'Father Coughlin', The March of Time 1st Year Issue No. 3, 1935. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/352092 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)