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Rufus Jones for President part 1

A short film featuring Ethel Waters and a very young Sammy Davis Jr. sorry about some parts being upside down. I used Windows Movie Maker to split the movie in 3 parts to upload it, but for some r...  
 
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karoloandria (2 months ago) Show Hide
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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
Buckeyecat2002 (5 months ago) Show Hide
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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.
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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.
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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.
wheresjeannine (11 months ago) Show Hide
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OK so making 'The Memphis Blues' as our national anthem - I do like that. Pork chops are free - again I like it. So when did Barrack change his name from Rufus and when did Guantanamo Bay become his first issue instead of pork chops? Wow this movie is almost historic in significance now. It is rude and racist but please look how far we finally came as a country. Thank God almighty we are free at last and yes Rufus you too can be president and we are all glad you are. (at least I am)
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i'm waiting for my free pork chops obama will spread around!
goinggreen420 (1 year ago) Show Hide
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1:04 LOL!!!
meanyneany (1 year ago) Show Hide
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by the way in the info section it explains why some parts are upside down.
dowling1981 (11 months ago) Show Hide
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Why are they upside down?
meanyneany (1 year ago) Show Hide
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sorry if your comment was removed and you didn't post anything rude. Sometimes when i attempt to reply i accidentally hit remove. so please don't take offense and feel free to post again if you desire.

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