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Cabin in the Sky

  • 19431943
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
3K
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POPULARITY
36,094
3,066
Cabin in the Sky (1943)
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A compulsive gambler dies during a shooting, but he'll receive a second chance to reform himself and to make up with his worried wife.A compulsive gambler dies during a shooting, but he'll receive a second chance to reform himself and to make up with his worried wife.A compulsive gambler dies during a shooting, but he'll receive a second chance to reform himself and to make up with his worried wife.
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
3K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
36,094
3,066
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    • Directors
      • Vincente Minnelli
      • Busby Berkeley(uncredited)
    • Writers
      • Joseph Schrank(screen play)
      • Lynn Root(based upon the book of the musical play by)
      • Marc Connelly(contributing writer)
    • Stars
      • Ethel Waters
      • Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson
      • Lena Horne
    Top credits
    • Directors
      • Vincente Minnelli
      • Busby Berkeley(uncredited)
    • Writers
      • Joseph Schrank(screen play)
      • Lynn Root(based upon the book of the musical play by)
      • Marc Connelly(contributing writer)
    • Stars
      • Ethel Waters
      • Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson
      • Lena Horne
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 62User reviews
    • 39Critic reviews
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 1 win & 3 nominations total

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    Trailer 1:53
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    Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson and Lena Horne in Cabin in the Sky (1943)
    Rex Ingram, Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson, Lena Horne, and Kenneth Spencer in Cabin in the Sky (1943)
    Lena Horne in Cabin in the Sky (1943)
    Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson and Lena Horne in Cabin in the Sky (1943)
    Rex Ingram and Lena Horne in Cabin in the Sky (1943)
    Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson, Lena Horne, and Ethel Waters in Cabin in the Sky (1943)
    Rex Ingram, Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson, Lena Horne, and Kenneth Spencer in Cabin in the Sky (1943)
    Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson, Butterfly McQueen, Oscar Polk, Clinton Rosemond, and Ethel Waters in Cabin in the Sky (1943)
    "Cabin in the Sky" Lena Horne 1943 MGM
    "Cabin in the Sky" Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson, Lena Horne 1943 MGM
    "Cabin in the Sky" Rex Ingram, Lena Horne, Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson, Ethel Waters 1943 MGM
    Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson, Lena Horne, and Ethel Waters in Cabin in the Sky (1943)

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    Ethel Waters
    Ethel Waters
    • Petunia Jackson
    Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson
    Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson
    • Little Joe Jackson
    Lena Horne
    Lena Horne
    • Georgia Brown
    Louis Armstrong
    Louis Armstrong
    • The Trumpeter
    Rex Ingram
    Rex Ingram
    • Lucius…
    Kenneth Spencer
    • The General…
    John W. Bubbles
    John W. Bubbles
    • Domino Johnson
    • (as 'Bubbles' [John W. Sublett])
    Oscar Polk
    Oscar Polk
    • The Deacon…
    Mantan Moreland
    Mantan Moreland
    • First Idea Man
    Willie Best
    Willie Best
    • Second Idea Man
    Fletcher Rivers
    • Third Idea Man
    • (as Moke [Fletcher Rivers])
    Leon James
    • Fourth Idea Man
    • (as Poke [Leon James])
    Bill Bailey
    Bill Bailey
    • Bill
    • (as dancer Taking A Chance On Love)
    Ford Washington Lee
    • Messenger Boy
    • (as 'Buck' [Ford L. Washington])
    Butterfly McQueen
    Butterfly McQueen
    • Lily
    Ruby Dandridge
    Ruby Dandridge
    • Mrs. Kelso
    Nick Stewart
    • Dude
    • (as Nicodemus)
    Ernest Whitman
    Ernest Whitman
    • Jim Henry
    • Directors
      • Vincente Minnelli
      • Busby Berkeley(uncredited)
    • Writers
      • Joseph Schrank(screen play)
      • Lynn Root(based upon the book of the musical play by)
      • Marc Connelly(contributing writer) (uncredited)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      This film is generally credited with the first appearance of the "moon walk" dance step. It is performed by Bill Bailey, brother of Pearl Bailey.
    • Goofs
      During the nightclub fight between Domino Johnson and Little Joe, the gunshot he fires accidentally hits Petunia. She falls down on the steps of the staircase, where she drapes her right arm twice over the side.
    • Quotes

      Petunia Jackson: [after she runs Jim Henry and his crony off] Oh, Lord! Please forgive me for backsliding, but sometimes when you fight the Devil you've got to jab him with his own pitchfork!

    • Connections
      Featured in The Men Who Made the Movies: Vincente Minnelli (1973)
    • Soundtracks
      Li'l Black Sheep
      (1943)

      Music by Harold Arlen

      Lyrics by E.Y. Harburg

      Performed by Ethel Waters (uncredited) and chorus

    User reviews62

    Review
    Top review
    Outstanding Movie!!!
    I would like to take the time to express what an OUTSTANDING MOVIE "Cabin in The Sky" is. As an African-American Male, I must say this Movie is really ahead of it's time in the way it depicted that whole setting with the "Soldiers of the Lord's Army", & "The Devil" (Lucifer Jr.), & his "followers".

    That whole theory as it pertains (Biblically), to Men & Women "grappling" with their conscience to do the "Right Thing", dealing with the "forces" of "good vs. evil", really comes to light here.

    You actually see "Lucifer Jr." arguing with the "General" of God's Army about the "rules" & regulations on how to get "Little Joe" (Eddie "Rochester" Anderson), to commit sin & do the wrong things.

    I've been raised in the African-American Baptist Church, and for me, it just seemed as if these characters came to life just like it was taught in Sunday School & Church!!!

    I'm also amazed at the "ethnic insight" of the Director Vincente Minnelli. He picked the "RIGHT" Black Actors to portray the various characters that had the ability to get the point(s) across effectively.

    Considering this Movie/Musical was being shown to an audience in 1943 America, (WHICH WAS STILL VERY RACIST), Director Minelli seemed to make the "connection" without any problem at all.

    Of course, the cast was an All Star, All Black cast which was good for the Actors/Actresses because it gave them much needed work. I could relate to the part of "Petunia" played by Ethel Waters. She reminded me of a really nice Woman who currently attends my Church.

    Eddie "Rochester" Anderson, Rex Ingram, Lena Horne, Louis Armstrong, & a host of others, came together to make this Movie one of the "Great Ones" in my opinion. These Actors/Actresses are all gone now, but their talent will remain in the hearts & minds of many fans as well as movie history which I'm sure will be kind to them.

    "Cabin in The Sky!!" A great Movie that I would highly recommend for the entire Family.
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    5
    • ernieswanks_757
    • Apr 11, 2004

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    • Release date
      • April 9, 1943 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Svart extas
    • Filming locations
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $662,141 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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