Way Down South
Originally released in 1939. Way Down South is a crime/music film. directed by Bernard Vorhaus. At just 61 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Bobby Breen, Alan Mowbray, and Ralph Morgan
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 21, 1939
86 years ago
Runtime
1h 1m
61 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Sol Lesser Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Way Down South about?
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 abus...
Who directed Way Down South?
Way Down South was directed by Bernard Vorhaus.
How long is Way Down South?
Way Down South has a runtime of 1 hours and 1 minutes (61 minutes total).
When was Way Down South released?
Way Down South was released on July 21, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Way Down South?
The main cast of Way Down South includes Bobby Breen, Alan Mowbray, Ralph Morgan, Steffi Duna, Clarence Muse.