The Power and the Glory (1961 film) Times" called it "a proverbial milestone and a major disappointment." The "Los Angeles Times" said it was "less than it could be". The Power and the Glory (1961 film) The Power and the Glory is a 1961 American TV film based on the novel "The Power and the Glory" by Graham Greene. It was produced by David Susskind for Talent Associates-Paramount. The production was shot for American TV but also distributed theatrically overseas. It was Olivier's second performance for American television following an acclaimed production of "The Moon and Sixpence" which won him an Emmy. Playwright Dale Wassterman wrote the
The Power and the Glory to him for the future. Her fate at the end of the novel is not revealed. Her parents have promised each other not to talk about her again. Captain Fellows: A happy Englishman who works on a banana plantation who is displeased to find that the priest has taken refuge in his barn. Mrs. Fellows: The wife of Captain Fellows. She is neurotic and fearful and hates life in Mexico. The Woman: The unnamed woman reads to her children the story of Juan and his martyrdom. The Catholic faith is important to her and she wants her children to take