The Twinkle in God's Eye

The Twinkle in God's Eye is a 1955 American Western film directed by George Blair and written by P.J. Wolfson. The film stars Mickey Rooney, Coleen Gray, Hugh O'Brian, Joey Forman, Don "Red" Barry and Mike Connors. The film was released on October 13, 1955, by Republic Pictures.[1][2][3]

The Twinkle in God's Eye
Theatrical release poster
Directed byGeorge Blair
Produced byMickey Rooney
Written byP.J. Wolfson
StarringMickey Rooney
Coleen Gray
Hugh O'Brian
Joey Forman
Don "Red" Barry
Mike Connors
Music byVan Alexander
CinematographyBud Thackery
Edited byTony Martinelli
Production
company
Mickey Rooney Productions
Distributed byRepublic Pictures
Release date
  • October 13, 1955 (1955-10-13)
Running time
73 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Plot

A newly ordained minister, Rev. Macklin, catches a ride to the town of Lodestone in a stagecoach carrying six dancehall girls. They are on their way to work for saloon owner Marty Callahan, including one, Laura, who once loved Callahan but no longer does.

Macklin explains that his father once built a church in this town, but it burned to the ground. He now wants to rebuild it, but Callahan is opposed and persuades others not to help the preacher in any way. Only the saloon girls attend his first service.

A gang of outlaws led by one called Lou robs the saloon and hides the loot in the church. Lou and his men pretend to be religious converts until an opportunity can arise to retrieve their money. Macklin, trying to raise money, enters a rodeo and wins a $300 prize, but Laura also competes, is thrown from a bronco and ends up in a wheelchair.

Macklin befriends a band of Indians, who assist in his endeavors. Lou sincerely does become a convert and even Callahan has a change of heart when Macklin returns the stolen money. Laura, seeing a new side of Callahan, agrees to marry him, so Macklin conducts their wedding.

Cast

References
  1. "The Twinkle in God's Eye (1955) - Overview". TCM.com. Retrieved 2015-09-09.
  2. Hal Erickson. "The Twinkle in God's Eye (1955) - George Blair". AllMovie. Retrieved 2018-11-27.
  3. "The Twinkle in God's Eye". Afi.com. Retrieved 2015-09-09.
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