The Evangelist (1916): cast, story & where to watch
1916 · Film · ★ 1
Released in 1916, The Evangelist is a drama film directed by Barry O'Neil, running about 40 minutes.
What it’s about. Christabel Nuneham (Gladys Hanson) feels neglected by her husband, Phil (Ferdinand Tidmarsh), so she has an affair with Rex Allen (Jack Standing). When Allen has to go to India, Christabel follows him to Southampton to see him off. She is injured in a car accident and is rescued by an evangelist (George Soule Spencer) whose specialty is saving sinners.
Who’s in it. The Evangelist stars Gladys Hanson as Christabel Nuneham, Ferdinand Tidmarsh as Philip Nuneham, Walter Law as Sir James Nuneham and Jack Standing as Rex Allen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, The Evangelist has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Evangelist page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Evangelist tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Evangelist (1916)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Evangelist change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Evangelist worth watching?
- The Evangelist holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Evangelist?
- The Evangelist stars Gladys Hanson, Ferdinand Tidmarsh, Walter Law, Jack Standing and George Soule Spencer.
- When was The Evangelist released?
- The Evangelist was released in 1916, with a runtime of about 40 minutes.