The Blood of Jesus

The Blood of Jesus

A Mighty Epic Of Modern Morals!

1941 · 57 min · ★ 5.0 · Music, Drama, Fantasy

Housewife Martha dies after her husband Razz's shotgun inadvertently discharges. The congregation gathers at her bedside to pray for her recovery, and during this period, an angel arrives to take Martha's spirit from her body, but she is tempted by the slick Judas Green, an agent for Satan.

Directed by Spencer Williams · Written by Spencer Williams

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