Brigham Young

Name: Brigham Young
Director: Henry Hathaway
Released: 1940

Henry Hathaway

westward expansion religious leadership pioneer journey overcoming adversity settlement and community

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Synopsis

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.