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Brigham Young 1940

Based on the life of Mormon leader Brigham Young, the film dramatizes his effort to lead his followers across the Rocky Mountains to the new settlement of Salt Lake City. While the historical backdrop is real, the story centers on fictional pioneers Jonathan Kent and Zina Webb, who confront treacherous weather, scarce supplies and personal conflicts along the trail.

Based on the life of Mormon leader Brigham Young, the film dramatizes his effort to lead his followers across the Rocky Mountains to the new settlement of Salt Lake City. While the historical backdrop is real, the story centers on fictional pioneers Jonathan Kent and Zina Webb, who confront treacherous weather, scarce supplies and personal conflicts along the trail.

Does Brigham Young have end credit scenes?

No!

Brigham Young does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

Meet the Full Cast and Actors of Brigham Young

Explore the complete cast of Brigham Young, including both lead and supporting actors. Learn who plays each character, discover their past roles and achievements, and find out what makes this ensemble cast stand out in the world of film and television.


John Carradine

John Carradine

Porter Rockwell

Vincent Price

Vincent Price

Joseph Smith

Ann E. Todd

Ann E. Todd

Mary Kent

Tully Marshall

Tully Marshall

Judge

Claire Du Brey

Claire Du Brey

Emma Smith

Moroni Olsen

Moroni Olsen

Doc Richards

Dickie Jones

Dickie Jones

Henry Kent

Jane Darwell

Jane Darwell

Eliza Kent

Tyrone Power

Tyrone Power

Jonathan Kent

Charles Middleton

Charles Middleton

Mob Member

Mary Astor

Mary Astor

Mary Ann Young

Dean Jagger

Dean Jagger

Brigham Young

Edwin Maxwell

Edwin Maxwell

2nd Mob Leader

Hank Worden

Hank Worden

Mormon Cheering Porter

Russell Simpson

Russell Simpson

U.S. Army Major

Brian Donlevy

Brian Donlevy

Angus Duncan

Jody Gilbert

Jody Gilbert

Stout Woman Who Can't Swim

Willard Robertson

Willard Robertson

Heber Kimball

Murdock MacQuarrie

Murdock MacQuarrie

Undetermined Role

Frank Mills

Frank Mills

Man in Newspaper Office / Agitator

Jean Rogers

Jean Rogers

Clara Young

Selmer Jackson

Selmer Jackson

Caleb Kent

Bob Kortman

Bob Kortman

Agitator

Tom London

Tom London

Raider

Frederick Burton

Frederick Burton

Mr. Webb

Frank Shannon

Frank Shannon

Second Man with California Gold News

David Kirkland

David Kirkland

Elder

Linda Darnell

Linda Darnell

Zina Webb - The Outsider

Payne B. Johnson

Payne B. Johnson

Boy in Covered Wagon

Cecil Weston

Cecil Weston

Minor Role

Ruth Robinson

Ruth Robinson

Discouraged Mormon

Ralph Dunn

Ralph Dunn

Jury Foreman

William Haade

William Haade

Skeptic

Dick Rich

Dick Rich

1st Mob Leader

Eddy Waller

Eddy Waller

an with California Gold News

Stanley Andrews

Stanley Andrews

Hyrum Smith

Edmund MacDonald

Edmund MacDonald

Elder

Davison Clark

Davison Clark

Johnson

Paul E. Burns

Paul E. Burns

Man with California Gold News

John Roy

John Roy

Minor Role

Herbert Heywood

Herbert Heywood

Jokester at Chronicle Notice

Blackie Whiteford

Blackie Whiteford

Court Spectator

Lee Shumway

Lee Shumway

Mob Member

Philip Morris

Philip Morris

Mob Member

Harry Tyler

Harry Tyler

Undetermined Role

Cliff Clark

Cliff Clark

Dissenter

Fuzzy Knight

Fuzzy Knight

Pete

Cammilla Johnson

Cammilla Johnson

Little Girl

Ann Kunde

Ann Kunde

Mormon

Frank LaRue

Frank LaRue

Sheriff

Louis Mason

Louis Mason

Man Laughing at Joke

Frank M. Thomas

Frank M. Thomas

Hubert Crum

Cullen Johnson

Cullen Johnson

Boy in Covered Wagon

Arthur Aylesworth

Arthur Aylesworth

Jim Bridger

Chief John Big Tree

Chief John Big Tree

Big Elk

Edmund Elton

Edmund Elton

Undetermined Role

Charles Frederick Lindsley

Charles Frederick Lindsley

Trailer Narrator (voice)

Imboden Parrish

Imboden Parrish

Minor Role

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Brigham Young Themes and Keywords

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Brigham Young Other Names and Titles

Explore the various alternative titles, translations, and other names used for Brigham Young across different regions and languages. Understand how the film is marketed and recognized worldwide.


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