James Noone

The major of the title is actually Barbara Undershaft (Hannah Cabell), daughter of powerful munitions magnate Andrew Undershaft (Dan Daily). Barbara’s great goal in life is to save souls and to offer comfort to the unfortunates of the world. Thus, having been appointed to the rank of major in the Salvation Army, she hopes to achieve her goal.

“While I Yet Live” packs too much information into the story while sacrificing needed character depth.