Urry, Francis L. (Francis Lester), 1908-1985

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Biographical History

Francis L. Urry (1908-1985) was an actor in Utah.

Citation:

Windows of heaven, c2005:title frame (Francis L. Urry)

FamilySearch, 6 Aug. 2009(Francis Lester Urry, b. 23 Jan. 1908, Salt Lake City, Utah; d. 6 May 1985, Salt Lake City, Utah)

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Johnny Lingo / a Brigham Young University production ; produced and directed by Wetzel O. Whitaker ; [screenplay, Orma W. Wallengren], 1969

Sub-Series — Reel 32: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197233634333]

Identifier: UA 5625 Series 2 Sub-Series 19

Scope and Contents

Film was released in 1969, and was produced by Brigham Young University for the Sunday School program of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The film depicts the importance of helping others realize their self-worth through the story is of a sea-trader named Johnny Lingo and his persuit of Mohanna as his wife. The collection contains one copy on a film reel. Dated 1969.

Dates: 1969

Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / David Kent Jacobs collection on Mormon films / David Kent Jacobs collection of films

Windows of heaven / Brigham Young University ; produced and directed by Wetzel O. Whitaker ; screenplay, Richard Neil Evans and Scott Whitaker, 1962-1963

Sub-Series — Reel 27: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197233634283]

Identifier: UA 5625 Series 2 Sub-Series 14

Scope and Contents

Film was released in 1963, and was produced by Brigham Young University Motion Picture Department for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The story depicts events surrounding a drought in St. George and Church President Lorenzo Snow's counsel to pay tithing and that it would rain. The collection has one copy on a film reel. This copy is an uncut version of the film that is longer than the version currently used by the Church. Dated 1962-1963.

Dates: 1962-1963