The Power and the Glory (1961 film) 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 script in seven days. David Susskind originally wanted Richard Burton to co star with Olivier. The project was announced in April 1961
The Work and the Glory (film) that prefix ("Pillar of Light: The Work and the Glory"), but the prefix does not appear anywhere in the film itself. However, "Pillar of Light: The Work and the Glory" was the working title for the film.. The film was followed by the sequels "The Work and the Glory: American Zion (2005)" and "The Work and the Glory: A House Divided (2006)". Unless otherwise noted, the information below is from the DVD release of the film. The Steed family moves from their Vermont settlement to Upstate New York to set up a farm. Benjamin, the father, hires two local boys,