https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/c1184b10-5197-46d7-880d-1a672566ac85 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCddem5RlB3bQe99wyY49g0g/join Want to learn more about Periscope Film and get access to exclusive swag? Join us on Patreon. Visit https://www.patreon.com/PeriscopeFilm Visit our website www.PeriscopeFilm.com “As Deep as the Heart” (1951) is a black-and-white scripted, fictional film made by the United States Army (film T.F.16 1693) that discusses the importance of moral and spiritual welfare to the American solider and the faith and belief in God at the center of American military prowess. The film expresses its main points through the story of a fictional soldier, Corporal Bud Benson, living on a domestic US Military base, who, due to events in his personal life, distanced himself from organized religion. After being assigned to being the local chaplain’s assistant for a week, Corporal Benson realizes how faith is central to community building and ultimately brings a sense of purpose and value to his life. Film opens (0:06). Perhaps 1941 Buick special four-door sedan pulls onto army base while soldier directs traffic at middle of intersection (0:14). Perhaps Dodge M37 Military Truck approaches intersection (0:36). Scenes of military town surrounding base: Quintessential suburban homes with grass lawns, kids riding bikes (0:37). Close-ups street signs with road names (0:59). Non-denominational chapel in center of town: The Fort Ontario G.I. Chapel (Oswego, New York) (1:05). Local hospital, patients with broken bones sit in wheelchairs on lawn (1:13). Post headquarters: Russel Hall at Fort Monmouth (Oceanport, New Jersey) (1:29). Local commissary (1:35). Off-duty officers buy tickets at movie theater (1:44). Community athletic field, baseball diamond (1:54). Officers receive advanced training in classroom (2:06). Elementary school-aged children stand in classroom singing “My Country, 'Tis of Thee;” Play in schoolyard (2:15). Film protagonist Corporal Bud Benson walks across town in uniform, enters chapel, overhears two officers discussing religion and faith (2:55). Biblical quote: James 2:18 and James 2:26 (4:09). Corporal Benson meets with Chaplain Thomas (4:51). As Corporal Benson leaves chapel, young neighborhood boy greets him (6:27). Corporal Benson sits in office at desk, assigned task at chapel to assist chaplain (7:00). Sign for chapel’s multi-denominational services: Catholic service, Protestant service, Jewish service (8:15). Corporal Benson at work, first day as chaplains assistant, uses typewriter (perhaps Royal Quiet Deluxe Typewriter) and rotary dial phone (8:16). Soldiers stand at attention at memorial procession for soldier killed in action in World War II in Pont Hébert, France 1944, chaplain delivers sermon (10:18). Close-up memorial plaque for soldier (11:27). Soldiers carry out 21-gun salute (11:31). Chaplain’s assistant prepares alter for mass, corporal Benson watches as numerous soldiers enter chapel to attend services (13:56). Corporal Benson prepares alter for protestant service, Chaplain Thomas leads officers in prayer (15:33). Reenactment footage flashback from corporal Benson’s youth attending church, singing in choir (17:13). Reenactment footage another flashback from corporal Benson’s youth, overhears unsavory conversation between mother and step-father (17:49). 1941 Chevrolet Special De Luxe Sport Sedan, other 1940s automobiles drive around base (19:38). Corporal Benson hands out Sunday service pamphlets to churchgoers, meets future girlfriend Mary Grant (21:25). Montage scene of Mary and Corporal Benson courting each other: dinner, dancing, date at cinema (23:06). Soldiers engaging in combat drills, close-up M1919 Browning machine gun (23:44). Corporal Benson drives Chaplain Thomas around in Willys MB Jeep (24:03). Group of soldiers, including Benson, gaze up at stars in night sky; Discuss perspective, faith, and different issues in their lives (24:15). Corporal Benson and Mary Grant visit Chaplain Thomas for pre-wedding counseling, Chaplain Thomas recites “The Lord’s Prayer” (30:10). Jewish officer opens box in officer quarters containing Torah, Tallit (prayer shawl) (33:57). Corporal Benson receives telegraph from home, mother ill, weighs heavily on Benson’s mind (35:52). Corporal Benson walks with suitcase to base bus station, decides to head home; M35 series 2½-ton 6×6 cargo truck passes in background (38:17). Film ends (39:57). Motion picture films don't last forever; many have already been lost or destroyed. For almost two decades, we've worked to collect, scan and preserve the world as it was captured on 35mm, 16mm and 8mm movies -- including home movies, industrial films, and other non-fiction. 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