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The Joseph Smith Story

The Joseph Smith Story

Part of The Animated Stories from the Book of Mormon

1988•30m
FamilyAnimation

A critical operation on his leg hones the young Joseph’s courage and determination. Later, his questions about faith lead him to the pages of the Bible. Joseph, again, demonstrates his rare determination and sincerity as he takes his quest directly to God. On a beautiful spring morning in a grove near his home, Heavenly Father and Jesus hear Joseph’s humble petition for an answer to his questions about religion.

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Released

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Cast

Bill Lawrence

Joseph Smith (voice)

Neal Barth

Neal Barth

Joseph Smith Sr. (voice)

Pamela Roylance

Pamela Roylance

Lucy Mack Smith (voice)

Timothy Lineback

Alvin Smith (voice)

Paul Nichols

Hyrum Smith (voice)

Jarilynne Brown

Sophronia Smith (voice)

Kevin Croft

Samuel Smith (voice)

Jeffrey Hubrich

William Smith (voice)

Ivan Crosland

Ivan Crosland

Jesus (voice)

Daniel A. Keeler

Daniel A. Keeler

God the Father (voice)

John A. Nicolaysen

John A. Nicolaysen

Reverend (voice)

Michael Bennett

Preacher (voice)

Bryce Chamberlain

Bryce Chamberlain

Revivalist (voice)

Lachlen French

French Priest (voice)

Morgan White

Doctor (voice)

Logan Field

Store Clerk / Farmer (voice)

Anne Cullimore Decker

Woman (voice)

Gae P. Cowley

Woman (voice)

Lisa Michelson

Lisa Michelson

Younger Joseph Smith (voice)

Danny Hubrich

Younger Hyrum Smith (voice)

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