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  • Worthy to Stand (1969)
  • Short | 25 min | Short, Drama
Worthy to Stand (1969)
Short | 25 min | Short, Drama

Starting his day in prayer, Rick Thompkins, a Mormon missionary in Europe, pleads for his parents' troubled marriage to heal when his father Jack consults a lawyer about divorce. Back in Utah, the Thompkins' Home Teacher, Jim Slater, asks ...See moreStarting his day in prayer, Rick Thompkins, a Mormon missionary in Europe, pleads for his parents' troubled marriage to heal when his father Jack consults a lawyer about divorce. Back in Utah, the Thompkins' Home Teacher, Jim Slater, asks his Elders Quorum President, Fred Washburn, for release, feeling like he's failing the inactive families for whom he has responsibility. Fred says he will comply, but only if Jim tries one last time. Not knowing of the discord, Jim and his partner Ronny find Rick's sister home alone and she tearfully explains that "nothing is right." Even more convinced of his failure, Jim asks for release again. Rick writes, asking Jim to help and enclosing part of a letter from his mother which explains that she had wanted to confide in Jim as her Home Teacher, but he seemed aloof, with other things on his mind. Jim has his secretary, Brenda, arrange a fishing trip with Fred and Bishop Weston. Over the campfire they all admit failure in not helping the Thompkins and resolve to do better. Bishop Weston cites The Doctrine and Covenants, Sec. 107 verse 100 "...he that learns not his duty and shows himself not approved shall not be counted worthy to stand." Rick returns to his flat with his companion one evening to find a letter from his mother telling how the three men have been counseling his parents together. Written by Brian Greenhalgh See less
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Director
Judge Whitaker (as Wetzel O. Whitaker)
Writer
Scott Whitaker (written by)
Producer
Judge Whitaker (as Wetzel O. Whitaker)
Cinematographer
Editor
Dick Bickerton (as R.A.M. Bickerton)
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Updated Dec 31, 1969

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1969 (United States)

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Cast

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11 cast members
Name Known for
Ron Frederickson
Jim Slater Jim Slater   See fewer
Mike Farrell
Fred Washburn Fred Washburn   See fewer
LeVar Rockwood
Bishop Weston (as La Var Rockwood) Bishop Weston (as La Var Rockwood)   See fewer
Bradley M. Nygren
Rick Thompkins Rick Thompkins   See fewer
Marian Fletcher
Mrs. Thompkins Mrs. Thompkins   See fewer
Karen Yarn
Actress Actress   See fewer
Cliff Maag
Actor Actor   See fewer
Judy Farrell
Brenda (Jim Slater's Secretary) Brenda (Jim Slater's Secretary)   See fewer
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