All That I Have
Cast & Crew
William F. Claxton
Housley Stevenson Sr.
Donald Woods
Onslow Stevens
John Eldredge
Robert Stevenson
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Synopsis
As wealthy retired surgeon Grayson nears the end of his life, he begins to distribute his wealth to those in need, stating that "all that I have belongs to God." Meeting an ex-convict on a park bench, Grayson gives the man $50. Later, he sees a feeble old woman distraught over the death of her friend and gives her $400. He is not even disturbed when he discovers the "friend" is actually the woman's pet. Grayson's contribution of $50,000 to his own church, however, prompts his nephews to question their uncle's mental health. Sincerely concerned, the nephews bring their uncle to court to determine his mental competence in hopes of restraining him from disposing of his money. At trial, the nephew's attorney calls witnesses who describe Grayson as a generous man who lives his life in the service of others. Taking the stand, Grayson expounds the principles of Christian stewardship, which prompted his contributions to the needy. The prosecuting attorney finds the extent of Grayson's generosity and the logic of his defense perplexing; however, the surgeon's attorney proves that Grayson's dissolution of his wealth is dictated by Christian thought and not irresponsibility. The court then exonerates Grayson of mental incompetence.
Director
William F. Claxton
Cast
Housley Stevenson Sr.
Donald Woods
Onslow Stevens
John Eldredge
Robert Stevenson
Paul Cavanagh
Russell Hicks
Alan Bridges
Effie Laird
Joe Devlin
Esther Howard
Houseley Stevenson Jr.
Chester Clute
Tim Ryan
James Lloyd
Emory Parnell
Franklin Parker
James Guilfoyle
Lucille Thompson
Edythe Elliott
Clark Howat
Tom Neal
George Pembroke
Edward Dew
Crew
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Notes
The majority of the film takes place in a courtroom, where witness' descriptions are revealed through a series of flashbacks. According to a October 2, 1951 The Lutheran Witness, a Missouri Synod Lutheran publication, All That I Have was produced primarily to encourage congregation participation in a $10,000,000 expansion program.
