Minstrel Man
Originally released in 1944. Minstrel Man is a music film. directed by Joseph H. Lewis. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Benny Fields, Gladys George, and Alan Dinehart
Synopsis
Unusually elaborate for a PRC film, Minstrel Man is a lively musical drama built around the talents of veteran vaudevillian Benny Fields. The star is cast as Dixie Boy Johnson, who rises from the ranks of minstrel shows to become a top Broadway attraction. On the opening night of his greatest stage triumph, Dixie Boy's wife dies in childbirth. Profoundly shaken, he walks out of the show, leaving the baby to be raised by his showbiz pals Mae and Lasses White (Gladys George, Roscoe Karns). The kid grows up to be an attractive young woman named Caroline (Judy Clark), who follows in her dad's footsteps by billing herself as-that's right-Dixie Girl Johnson. This leads to a tearful reunion between Caroline and the father she'd long assumed to be dead. If Minstrel Man seems at times to be a dress rehearsal for Columbia's The Jolson Story (1946), it shouldn't surprising: the PRC film was directed by Joseph H. Lewis, who went on to helm Jolson Story's musical highlights.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 2, 1944
82 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- PRC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Minstrel Man about?
Unusually elaborate for a PRC film, Minstrel Man is a lively musical drama built around the talents of veteran vaudevillian Benny Fields. The star is cast as Dixie Boy Johnson, who rises from the r...
Who directed Minstrel Man?
Minstrel Man was directed by Joseph H. Lewis.
How long is Minstrel Man?
Minstrel Man has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was Minstrel Man released?
Minstrel Man was released on January 2, 1944 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Minstrel Man?
The main cast of Minstrel Man includes Benny Fields, Gladys George, Alan Dinehart, Roscoe Karns, Jerome Cowan.