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Brigham Young

Brigham Young

Brigham Young
1940 1h 54m4.4

Brigham Young

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HistoryRomanceWestern
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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.

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DirectorHenry Hathaway
ScreenplayLouis Bromfield, Lamar Trotti
StatusReleased
ReleasedSeptember 27, 1940
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 54m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 4.4 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.3 / 10
Votes15
GenresHistory, Romance, Western
Studio20th Century Fox

Photos11

Cast

Tyrone Power

Tyrone Power

Jonathan Kent

Linda Darnell

Linda Darnell

Zina Webb - The Outsider

Dean Jagger

Dean Jagger

Brigham Young

Brian Donlevy

Brian Donlevy

Angus Duncan

Jane Darwell

Jane Darwell

Eliza Kent

John Carradine

John Carradine

Porter Rockwell

Mary Astor

Mary Astor

Mary Ann Young

Vincent Price

Vincent Price

Joseph Smith

Jean Rogers

Jean Rogers

Clara Young

Ann E. Todd

Ann E. Todd

Mary Kent

Willard Robertson

Willard Robertson

Heber Kimball

Moroni Olsen

Moroni Olsen

Doc Richards

Marc Lawrence

Marc Lawrence

Prosecutor

Stanley Andrews

Stanley Andrews

Hyrum Smith

Frank M. Thomas

Frank M. Thomas

Hubert Crum

Fuzzy Knight

Fuzzy Knight

Pete

Dickie Jones

Dickie Jones

Henry Kent

Selmer Jackson

Selmer Jackson

Caleb Kent

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Frederick Burton

Mr. Webb

Arthur Aylesworth

Arthur Aylesworth

Jim Bridger

Chief John Big Tree

Chief John Big Tree

Big Elk

Davison Clark

Davison Clark

Johnson

Claire Du Brey

Claire Du Brey

Emma Smith

Tully Marshall

Tully Marshall

Judge

Dick Rich

Dick Rich

1st Mob Leader

Edwin Maxwell

Edwin Maxwell

2nd Mob Leader

Ralph Dunn

Ralph Dunn

Jury Foreman

Edmund MacDonald

Edmund MacDonald

Elder

George Melford

George Melford

John Taylor

Russell Simpson

Russell Simpson

U.S. Army Major

Paul E. Burns

Paul E. Burns

Man with California Gold News

Cliff Clark

Cliff Clark

Dissenter

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Edmund Elton

Undetermined Role

Jody Gilbert

Jody Gilbert

Stout Woman Who Can't Swim

William Haade

William Haade

Skeptic

Herbert Heywood

Herbert Heywood

Jokester at Chronicle Notice

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Cammilla Johnson

Little Girl

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Cullen Johnson

Boy in Covered Wagon

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Payne B. Johnson

Boy in Covered Wagon

David Kirkland

David Kirkland

Elder

Bob Kortman

Bob Kortman

Agitator

Paul Kruger

Paul Kruger

Raider

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Ann Kunde

Mormon

Frank LaRue

Frank LaRue

Sheriff

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Charles Frederick Lindsley

Trailer Narrator (voice)

Tom London

Tom London

Raider

Murdock MacQuarrie

Murdock MacQuarrie

Undetermined Role

Louis Mason

Louis Mason

Man Laughing at Joke

Charles Middleton

Charles Middleton

Mob Member

Frank Mills

Frank Mills

Man in Newspaper Office / Agitator

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Philip Morris

Mob Member

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Imboden Parrish

Minor Role

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Ruth Robinson

Discouraged Mormon

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John Roy

Minor Role

Frank Shannon

Frank Shannon

Second Man with California Gold News

Lee Shumway

Lee Shumway

Mob Member

Harry Tyler

Harry Tyler

Undetermined Role

Eddy Waller

Eddy Waller

an with California Gold News

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Cecil Weston

Minor Role

Blackie Whiteford

Blackie Whiteford

Court Spectator

Hank Worden

Hank Worden

Mormon Cheering Porter

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Frequently Asked Questions about Brigham Young

Where can I watch Brigham Young?

Brigham Young (1940) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is Brigham Young about?

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...

Who directed Brigham Young?

Brigham Young (1940) was directed by Henry Hathaway. The film is a History, Romance production with a runtime of 1h 54m, rated 4.4/10.

How long is Brigham Young?

Brigham Young runs 1h 54m (114 minutes total). Audience rating: 4.4/10 from 15 votes. Genre: History, Romance.

Is Brigham Young worth watching?

Brigham Young is rated 4.4/10 by 15 viewers — below average. A good pick for History and Romance fans.