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Going to Glory...Come to Jesus
“Does she sell her soul to the Devil?”
8.0 / 10• 1946• 1h 19m•NR• English
DramaMusic
Storyline
Ethel, is a young Christian woman who is introduce Lillie-Mae Scott, a reverend's daughter, to a wild party girl named Bessie. Bessie is interested in drinking, men, and dancing and tries to lead Lillie-Mae astray. Lillie-Mae sells her soul to the devil in exchange for beauty. Bessie's life is ruined by partying and she becomes a flower selling tramp. Lillie-Mae turns back to the Lord is rebaptized in a river and then wakes up from a dream. She now has religion.
Cast & Crew
IH
Irene Harper
Lillie-Mae Scott
LeadLH
Lloyd Howlett
Rev. Scott
SV
Stella Van Derzee
Mrs. Scott
CA
Charles A. Freeman
The Prophet
JW
John Watts
The Devil
AH
Anne H. Francis
Azaline
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. T. Meyer's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Going to Glory...Come to Jesus is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
