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Minstrel Man

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1944-01-02
1h 10m
English
Released
PRC

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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.

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Stream Minstrel Man online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A talked-about music movie originally produced in English and released in 1944, it's earned a solid 5.5/10 from 6 viewers worldwide.

About Minstrel Man

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. Running 70 minutes.

Minstrel Man Cast and Characters

The cast features Benny Fields (as Dixie Boy Johnson), Gladys George (as Mae White), Alan Dinehart (as Lew Dunn), Roscoe Karns (as Lasses White), and Jerome Cowan (as Bill Evans). Their performances are a major reason Minstrel Man has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching Minstrel Man

Minstrel Man flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is a tone and style that's hard to find elsewhere. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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How long is Minstrel Man?

Minstrel Man runs for 70 minutes (about 1.2 hour).

Is Minstrel Man good? What's the rating?

Minstrel Man holds a 5.5/10 rating based on 6 reviews — a niche pick worth checking out.

Who is in the cast of Minstrel Man?

The main cast includes Benny Fields, Gladys George, Alan Dinehart, and Roscoe Karns, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is Minstrel Man available in English?

Yes — Minstrel Man was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.

When was Minstrel Man released?

Minstrel Man was released in 1944.

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What is Minstrel Man about?

Minstrel Man is a Music English-language film. 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.

When was Minstrel Man released?

Minstrel Man was released on January 2, 1944. It has a runtime of 1h 10m. The film was produced by PRC.

Who stars in Minstrel Man?

Minstrel Man stars Benny Fields, Gladys George, Alan Dinehart and Roscoe Karns. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

Is Minstrel Man available in HD?

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