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  • The Coming of the Padres (1914)
  • Short | Short, Western
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The Coming of the Padres (1914)
Short | Short, Western

When the Rev. Junipero Serra celebrated the first Mass in Santa Barbara in 1782, he little dreamed that almost a century and a half later the incident would be perpetuated to posterity by moving pictures. At the bicentennial of the birth ...See moreWhen the Rev. Junipero Serra celebrated the first Mass in Santa Barbara in 1782, he little dreamed that almost a century and a half later the incident would be perpetuated to posterity by moving pictures. At the bicentennial of the birth of Father Serra, recently held at Santa Barbara, facsimile of the "Hermita," in which the founder had celebrated Mass, was erected and used for solemn High Mass. The religious rites are simply incident to the dramatic production, portraying the conflict that raged between civil and military authorities. The costuming is historically correct and has been passed upon by competent authorities. Traveler and student alike will be interested in this absorbing production. The Santa Barbara Mission was not completed during the life of Father Serra and proved a great disappointment to him, but his confidence was so great that the work was taken up by his loyal successors and executed most faithfully. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Mar 21, 1914 (United States)

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10 cast members
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Sydney Ayres
Señor Felipe Neve - Governor of California Señor Felipe Neve - Governor of California   See fewer
Vivian Rich
Mercedes Mercedes   See fewer
Jack Richardson
The Commandante The Commandante   See fewer
Harry von Meter
Com. Ortega (as Harry Van Meter) Com. Ortega (as Harry Van Meter)   See fewer
Jacques Jaccard
Pedro de Cordoba Pedro de Cordoba   See fewer
Perry Banks
Padre Junipero Serra Padre Junipero Serra   See fewer
Caroline Frances Cooke
Actress (as Caroline Cooke) Actress (as Caroline Cooke)   See fewer
Louise Lester
Actress Actress   See fewer
Edith Borella
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Violet Knights
Actress (as Violet Neitz) Actress (as Violet Neitz)   See fewer
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