James Friedrich, founder of Cathedral Films, was inspired to make films that would minister to the church. In 1936 Friedrich moved to Hollywood and met the talent that would become his collaborative team for many years, including veteran Hollywood director Irving Pichel. The Gospel Films Archive is a multi-volume collection of rare and vintage Christian movies produced in the 20th century by independent Christian producers as well as major Hollywood studios. These vintage movies demonstrate how the Christian message was communicated to 20th century audiences.
A fast-moving, feature-length, dramatic film that portrays the events in the book of Revelation. Experience a society where money is worthless, food is scarce, your neighbor is your enemy and oppression reigns. Watch the ultimate forces of Satan and God prepare for the final battle. Feel the great and ultimate triumph of Christ's return and look up with encouragement "for our redemption draweth nigh." Witness the years of tribulation and the great and ultimate triumph of Christ and His church.
Ruth and her brother Philip stay with their overly strict aunt while their parents are overseas. Ruth runs away and learns about the Good Shepherd and His love for lost sheep just like her. Later, when a friend is seriously hurt in an accident and dies, Ruth faces many questions about death. This delightful film will challenge people of all ages to reflect upon life and its ultimate meaning.
What would it take to break a man who refuses to be broken — a man who knows no fear and whose total confidence was in himself? Martial arts champion Raul Ries was weaned on anger and fueled by rage — a destructive path that led him to the brink of the murder-suicide of his family and himself. But on the darkest night of his life, Someone intervened. The man who refused to show weakness faces Someone so powerful that he is finally broken and taken from...Fury to Freedom.
Although three centuries have passed, the dynamic message of Pilgrim's Progress speaks as clearly and meaningfully to today's generation as it did in John Bunyan's time. Portrayed by an excellent professional cast, you will follow Pilgrim through many exciting and challenging adventures as the allegory unfolds.
Roy Rogers and his wife Dale Evans entertain in two of their films: Bells of San Angelo (1947, color) and Bells of Rosarita (1945). DVD includes a rare episode of The Roy Rogers Show and Roy leads the audience in The Cowboy's Prayer.
Films include The Streets of New York (1939), also known as The Abe Lincoln of 9th Avenue. Then he brings a famous literary character to life in Peck's Bad Boy (1934). Then watch Jackie Blush with puppy love for teacher Miss Crabtree in the Our Gang short School's Out (1930).
As Christiana, her three children, and their neighbor journey to the Celestial City, an adventure-packed pilgrimage becomes a living parable.
Lucien, a lonely, frightened boy of 13, finds himself an outcast from his family and friends, especially the very hostile neighbor Annette. Lucien becomes friends with an old woodcarver and begins to have hope, but learns that a price has to be paid for forgiveness. A touching tale of forgiveness and reconciliation, filmed in the breathtaking Swiss Alps.
This 1935 British film version of Charles Dickens’ holiday classic stars Sir Seymour Hicks as the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, who scoffs at the yuletide spirit around him. But on Christmas Eve, he embarks on a journey led by three spirits who convince him to mend his ways and embrace the joys of Christmas.
This 1966 classic tells the story of two Old Testament leaders from the Book of Judges.
Freddie Bartholomew stars as a poor nine-year-old boy who turns out to be the long-lost heir to a British fortune. DVD also includes the "Our Gang Follies of 1938."
Set in the days immediately following the crucifixion, a Roman centurion tells the story of Christ’s last days on earth from his unique perspective. This hardened soldier’s life was forever changed when he beheld the glory of the risen Christ.
The made-for-television version of Johanna Spyri's family classic. Heidi (Jennifer Edwards), a young orphan girl, is sent to live with her grandfather (Michael Redgrave) in the beautiful Swiss Alps. The gruff and bitter old man views Heidi at first as an ill-mannered child and an unwanted responsibility, but he soon becomes quite attached to her.
The Gospel Films Archive is a multi-volume collection of rare and vintage Christian dramas and documentaries produced throughout the 20th century by independent Christian producers as well as major Hollywood studios. The GFA Missions Collection documents the profoundly important pioneer work of individuals and organizations in missionary fields worldwide.
Gospel Films Archive proudly presents a festival of four rare classic short films that celebrate the spirit of Easter as manifested by Christ's Crucifixion and Resurrection.
A collection of heartwarming Christmas films from a bygone era.
See Shirley Temple in her first color feature, The Little Princess (1939). DVD includes three of Shirley's early shorts: Dona's Dunking Donuts (1933), Merrily Yours (1933), and Pardon My Pups (1934).
In this classic 1949 production, Frederic March gives an outstanding performance as Christopher Columbus, the world’s most daring explorer!
Newly widowed Regina finds herself being pursued through the streets of Paris by three men seeking the fortune her murdered husband had stolen from them. She meets a charming and helpful stranger, but his motives are unclear, and she doesn't know whether she can trust him. This timeless classic will keep you guessing until the very end.
The story of how the Gospel of John changed the course of history for a tribe of headhunters. This is the story of Rochunga's personal pilgrimage. It is an unforgettable saga of his dedication to a vision and of the Lord's direction in his life. Filmed in India, Hawaii, Scotland and America, this beautiful film will be enjoyed by the entire family.
A film and curriculum guide on the life and ministry of William Carey, the "Father of Modern Missions."
This is the classic 1956 version of the Biblical story starring Charlton Heston.
The touching story of Father Damien, who went to the island of Molokai to minister to the lepers who had been exiled there.