Flying Padre
Genres
Overview
Two days in the life of priest Father Fred Stadtmuller whose New Mexico parish is so large he can only spread goodness and light among his flock with the aid of a monoplane. The priestly pilot is seen dashing from one province to the next at the helm of his trusty Piper Club administering guidance to unruly children, sermonizing at funerals and flying a sickly child and its mother to a hospital.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
9 min
Release Date
1951-03-23
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
134
Vote Average
5.067
Bob Hite
Narrator (voice)
Fred Stadtmueller
Self
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