In one respect, Sterling Van Wagenen already considers his historical drama "The Work and the Glory III: A House Divided" ? which opens Wednesday ? to be a success.

Van Wagenen prides himself on being what is referred to in show business as an actor's director, one who can get "moments of real honesty and truth" from cast members. And he believes he was able to do that with this third and final film in the "Work and the Glory" trilogy, inspired by Gerald N. Lund's best-selling novels about early LDS Church history.

"There were times when I could see my actors really got to that one perfect, real moment," Van Wagenen said. He offered examples with Sam Hennings, who plays the fictional Benjamin Steed; Brenda Strong, as his wife Mary Ann; and Jon Scarfe, who portrays LDS Church founder Joseph Smith. "Sam, Brenda and Jon ? they all had it."

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