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Way Down South (1939)

APPROVED 61 min  -  Crime | Music  -   21 July 1939 (USA)
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In the pre-Civil War South, a plantation owner dies and leaves all his possessions, including his slaves... See full summary »

Directors:

Leslie Goodwins, Bernard Vorhaus

Writers:

Clarence Muse (original story and screenplay), Langston Hughes (original story and screenplay)

Stars:

Bobby Breen, Alan Mowbray and Ralph Morgan
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Bobby Breen Bobby Breen ...
Timothy Reid Jr.
Alan Mowbray Alan Mowbray ...
Jacques Bouton
Ralph Morgan Ralph Morgan ...
Timothy Reid Sr.
Steffi Duna Steffi Duna ...
Pauline Dubini
Clarence Muse Clarence Muse ...
Uncle Caton
Sally Blane Sally Blane ...
Claire Bouton
Edwin Maxwell ...
Martin Dill
Charles Middleton ...
Cass - Plantation Foreman
Robert Greig Robert Greig ...
Judge Louis Ravenal
Lillian Yarbo Lillian Yarbo ...
Janie
Matthew 'Stymie' Beard Matthew 'Stymie' Beard ...
Gumbo (as Stymie Beard)
Hall Johnson Choir Hall Johnson Choir ...
Musical Ensemble
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In the pre-Civil War South, a plantation owner dies and leaves all his possessions, including his slaves, to his young son. While the deceased treated his slaves decently, his corrupt executor abuses them unmercifully, beating them without provocation, and he is planning to sell off the father'e estate--including the slaves--at the earliest opportunity so he and his mistress can steal the money and move to France. The young boy doesn't want to sell his father's estate or break up an of the slave families, and he has to find someone to help him thwart the crooked executor's plans. Written by frankfob2@yahoo.com  

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Executor | Plantation | Mistress | Inheritance | Louisiana  | See more »

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HELP YOURSELF TO HAPPINESS! HERE'S A WHILE SHOW-FULL! (original poster - all caps)

Genres:

Crime | Music

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

La strada del sud See more »

Filming Locations:

Rancho Providencia, California, USA See more »

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Sol Lesser Productions See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Victor System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Soundtracks

"Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel?"
(uncredited)
Traditional Negro spiritual
Sung by Clarence Muse and the Hall Johnson Choir See more »