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Marjoe

PG19721h 28mHoward Smith,Sarah Kernochan

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"You Keep the Faith...Marjoe Keeps the Money"

Part documentary, part expose, this film follows one-time child evangelist Marjoe Gortner on the "church tent" Revivalist circuit, commenting on the showmanship of Evangelism and "the religion business", prior to the start of "televangelism". Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2005.

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What is Marjoe (1972) about?

Part documentary, part expose, this film follows one-time child evangelist Marjoe Gortner on the "church tent" Revivalist circuit, commenting on the showmanship of Evangelism and "the religion business", prior to the start of "televangelism". Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2005.

Who stars in Marjoe?

Marjoe stars Marjoe Gortner (Self), Vernon Gortner (Self), Agnes Benjamin (Self), Sarah Kernochan (Self). The film was directed by Howard Smith.

How long is Marjoe?

Marjoe has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1972. It is rated PG.

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