Rufus Jones for President
| Rufus Jones for President | |
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| Directed by | Roy Mack |
| Written by |
A. Dorian Otvos (Story) Cyrus Wood (Story) |
| Starring |
Ethel Waters Sammy Davis, Jr. |
| Music by | Cliff Hess |
| Cinematography | Edwin B. DuPar |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. |
Release dates |
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Running time | 21 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Rufus Jones for President is a 1933 American Pre-Code satirical musical-comedy, clocking in at 21 minutes. The film was directed by Roy Mack, and starred Ethel Waters and Sammy Davis, Jr., in his first onscreen appearance, as the title character.[1]
Despite its tone that appears to today's audience as racist, it is still considered an important musical short.
Synopsis
Rufus Jones, an African American child, is elected president of the USA in this short musical comedy, which features song and dance numbers by a seven-year-old Sammy Davis, Jr.
Availability
Rufus Jones for President is currently available from Warner Archive Collection on their six-disc Big Band, Jazz & Swing set of short subjects.
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