Irving Rapper directed this curiosity about the trials and triumphs of a Methodist minister (Frederic March), his wife (Martha Scott), and their three children in Depression-era Iowa. Forgotten family film in black-and-white did merit an Oscar nomination for Best Picture but hasn't attained much of a latter-day following. March gives a solid performance and the screenplay adaptation of Hartzell Spence's book has some sharply-written scenes, yet the continuity is bumpy and the spiritual uplift is on the syrupy side. Still, quite heartfelt and occasionally moving, if somewhat sluggish in pacing. Gig Young has a small early role as a newlywed. ** from ****
Review of One Foot in Heaven
