#fulton oursler

"I was born poor and I earned a good living; I was unschooled and I found knowledge; I was an agnostic and found the way to God." He tells that story in a rich autobiography which also profiles Baltimore and New York society from the nineteen-teens to the 1950s.

There are some pretty terrific visuals in this otherwise incredibly subpar bio pic of Jesus Christ. It almost feels like it should be something straight to DVD, or on a religious network, not nominated for an Oscar. The story drags, the performances are mediocre (to be kind), and the pacing leaves a lot to be desired. It’s a paint-by-numbers interpretation, and it’s only saving grace is the wonderful cinematography. 4/10.

Fulton Oursler (1893-1952)

Fulton Oursler