My son's nickname is "President Rufus Jones." He has been bossy and spoiled since he was born. This is an old "Negro" short film originally shown in only small theatres catering to African Americans. Absolutuely cute dreamscape/fantasy movie. These old films paved the way for today's African American Holywood films and stars. Sammy D's father and uncles played major roles in his rise to stardom. Rev Sharpton, eulegized Michael J, & began preaching at age 4! He used to sing with Mahalia Jackson.
This is incredible. Thank you so much for posting it. It makes me glad I came of age after the civil rights movement was mostly complete. The talent is incredible, but the "coon" aspects are a little disturbing. It was made when the idea of a Black president was beyond incredible. Thanks again. Sammy made the way for Michael, and Michael made the way for Usher and so many others.
This is one of the special features on the "The Green Pastures" DVD. Also included is "An All Colored Vaudeville Show" featuring the VERY young Nicholas Brothers.
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While the movie has a Definite racist content (pork chops for votes, a senate that seemed to be pulled from Birth of a nation etc.) It also displayed some absolutely stellar talent. As for the racism, It can be easily laughed off and ignored so long as it is kept in it's proper context (It was the 30's after all and there were considerably worse things going on).When I first saw the film I laughed my ass off and frankly I still do
Thank you for posting it. Sammy Davis Rocked the house down!!!!
aww...looka at lil sammy...i swear he was such a precious lil character :)
littlea1024 2 months ago
today rufus jones is remembered not just for being the first black president
not just for being the youngest president ever
or serving six non consecutive times in office
no
he is remembered for being the first president that dont look like a drunk clown when dancing
karoloandria 2 years ago 3
My son's nickname is "President Rufus Jones." He has been bossy and spoiled since he was born. This is an old "Negro" short film originally shown in only small theatres catering to African Americans. Absolutuely cute dreamscape/fantasy movie. These old films paved the way for today's African American Holywood films and stars. Sammy D's father and uncles played major roles in his rise to stardom. Rev Sharpton, eulegized Michael J, & began preaching at age 4! He used to sing with Mahalia Jackson.
Buckeyecat2002 2 years ago
This is incredible. Thank you so much for posting it. It makes me glad I came of age after the civil rights movement was mostly complete. The talent is incredible, but the "coon" aspects are a little disturbing. It was made when the idea of a Black president was beyond incredible. Thanks again. Sammy made the way for Michael, and Michael made the way for Usher and so many others.
nkwari 2 years ago
This is one of the special features on the "The Green Pastures" DVD. Also included is "An All Colored Vaudeville Show" featuring the VERY young Nicholas Brothers.
33Keith33 2 years ago
i'm waiting for my free pork chops obama will spread around!
coonx11 3 years ago
1:04 LOL!!!
goinggreen420 3 years ago
by the way in the info section it explains why some parts are upside down.
meanyneany 3 years ago
Why are they upside down?
dowling1981 3 years ago
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meanyneany 3 years ago
I heard D.L Hughley mentioning this on his show too! That's why I searched it!
garrettsambo7 3 years ago
yeah, im watchin the DL Hughley show on CNN now, and he mentioned it there too.....i just had to look it up...
chipcityls 3 years ago
Oh my. I haven't seen this since I was little.
"Down With Reds - Put In Blacks" !
infrogmation 3 years ago
While the movie has a Definite racist content (pork chops for votes, a senate that seemed to be pulled from Birth of a nation etc.) It also displayed some absolutely stellar talent. As for the racism, It can be easily laughed off and ignored so long as it is kept in it's proper context (It was the 30's after all and there were considerably worse things going on).When I first saw the film I laughed my ass off and frankly I still do
Thank you for posting it. Sammy Davis Rocked the house down!!!!
zahzuh 3 years ago 3
yw, i'm glad you enjoyed it. thanks for your comment.
meanyneany 3 years ago
"Stay on your side of the fence / and no harm will come to you."
...Incredible.
terreneqrs 3 years ago
Amazing commentary on how FAR we've come as Americans.
takomaguy 3 years ago
Wow can you believe how much the US changed!
I do, amen, I do!
eyeojo 3 years ago
yw glad you enjoyed it
meanyneany 3 years ago
yw, glad you enjoyed it
meanyneany 4 years ago