Cabin in the sky 1943 by beatrice on sep 27, 2014 from flickers in time. Describing cabin in the sky and stormy weather as initial experiments in. Cabin in the sky, dvd, manufactured on demand, full frame, musicals theatrical, 888574432447. This page was last edited on 31 december 2018, at 19. However, before we all jump on the political correctness bandwagon, its worth remembering that the movie was made during ww2, and that civil rights movements were some 20 or so years in the future. Cabin in the sky 1943 is a mgm musical film based on the broadway show of the same name. Prop recycling is a common practice in hollywood, even. Of course, the cast was an all star, all black cast which was good for the actorsactresses because it gave them much needed work. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. In 1943, the call announced, hollywood, in keeping with a suggestion.
Cabin in the sky 1943 nude scenes cabin in the sky best remembered as a 1943 film starring ethel waters, the musical is being resurrected as a concert series, which. Historically cabin in the sky is an important movie. He awakens, remembering nothing and struggles to do right by his devout wife, petunia, while an angel known as. Come and experience your torrent treasure chest right here. Find out where to watch, buy, and rent cabin in the sky online on moviefone. Minstrelsys practice of racial segregation there were both allwhite and allblack minstrel shows was mirrored by the practice of producing segregated film musicals featuring allblack casts, like hallelujah 1929, cabin in the sky 1943, carmen jones 1954, and the wiz 1978. Over the rainbow judy garland, the mgm sutdio orchestra, herbert stothart from the wizard of oz 1939 2.
The film was hornes first and only leading role in an mgm musical. Cabin in the sky directed by vincente minnelli written by joseph schrank based on the book of the musical play by lynn root 1943usa metrogoldwynmayer repeat viewingnetflix rental if one. Cabin in the sky soundtrack 1943 the moviemusic store. When it looks like joes gone to the devil, petunia pursues him to.
In this cloudy sky overhead now theres no guiding star i can see and i would be lost by each wild tempest tossed oh, if i didnt know of a place we two can go theres a little cabin in the sky, mister for me and for you i feel that its true somehow cant you see that cabin in the sky, mister an acre or two of heavenly blue to plow. Cabin in the sky proved to be the last major success of dukes career. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Credits and first scene from mgms production of the broadway musical cabin in the sky, 1943, starring eddie rochester anderson, ethel waters and lena horne, directed by vincente minnelli. Cabin in the sky is a 1943 american musical film based on the 1940 stage musical of the same name. Cabin in the sky is a 1943 american musical film based on the 1940 broadway musical of the same name. Buy cabin in the sky dvd 1943 from amazons movies store. Directed by vincente minnelli, the film stars ethel. A 1943 film version of the broadway musical of the same name directed by vincente minnelli father of liza minnelli cast. Cabin in the sky 1943, made for the freed unit for well under a million dollars, was an extraordinary first effort, a highly stylized adaptation of the hit broadway show. His pious wife, petunia, prays for him to have a second chance so he can get into heaven. As time goes by dooley wilson, elliot carpenter from casablanca 1942 21. The show was made into the 1943 film cabin in the sky, but as denny flinn stated in his book, it is noble that hollywood made a black musical at all, but there are too many interpolations to the.
Cabin in the sky has quite a few perhaps one too many static song performances, but ethel waters melts ones heart when singing beautiful songs like happiness is a thing called joe and taking a chance on love. A look back at cabin in the sky baltimoreblackwoman. Ethel waters, eddie rochester anderson, lena horne, louis armstrong, rex ingram, mantan moreland, bill bailey, butterfly mcqueen, and others. Motion picture poster for cabin in the sky showing dancers observed by an angel on a cloud, above, and a devil amid flames, below. Unfortunately due to the old fashioned nature of the story and simplistic characters therein, it doesnt get the recognition it deserves. Mgm, 1929,hearts in dixiefox, 1929,the green pastureswarner brothers, 1936,cabin in the skymgm, 1943,stormy weathertwentieth centuryfox. Directed by vincente minnelli, the film stars ethel waters and rex ingram, who reprised their roles from the broadway production, as well eddie rochester anderson and. Gallery of 18 movie poster and cover images for cabin in the sky 1943. Directed by 2 writing credits 3 cast 62 produced by 2 music by 2 cinematography by 1 film editing by 1 art direction by 1 set decoration by 1 costume design by 1 production management 2 second unit director or assistant director 1.
Cabin in the sky 1943 this unique musical fantasy was the first film directed by vincente minnelli. Tornado scene from the 1943 musical, cabin in the sky. Siskoid cabin in the sky is a rare treat, a black cast musical from the 40s, and its a real charmer, devotional in spirit, like a church choir come alive to tell a story, with great songs, fun dance numbers, and an unexpectedly apocalyptic climax. Summary motion picture poster for cabin in the sky showing dancers observed by an angel on a cloud, above, and a devil amid flames, below. It stars eddie rochester anderson as joseph little joe jackson a man with a gambling problem whose wife petunia played by ethel waters is so strong in her faith that her prayers enable her husband to receive a second chance. Waters and rex ingram reprise their roles from the broadway production. Overview of cabin in the sky, 1943, directed by vincente minnelli, with ethel waters, eddie rochester anderson, lena horne, at turner classic. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Cabin in the sky eddie rochester anderson, lena horne 1943 mgm. Directed by vincente minnelli, the film stars ethel waters, eddie rochester anderson and lena horne. Cabin in the sky 1943 an allstar screen adaptation of the successful broadway play, cabin in the sky 1943 tells the story of the gambler little joe who is seriously wounded in a barroom fight. Considering this moviemusical was being shown to an audience in 1943 america, which was still very racist, director minelli seemed to make the connection without any problem at all.
Cabin in the sky ethel waters eddie rochester anderson lena horne 1943 agents of heaven and hell fight for little joes eddie rochester anderson soul after his wife ethel waters gets him a pardon. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Cabin in the sky can feel a little claustrophobic and stagebound, but it develops a jazzy, infectious rhythm especially in its third act, and its a rare treat to see so many supernovas of the. Cabin in the sky manufactured on demand, full frame on.
Theatrical trailer for the 1943 musical cabin in the sky, starring ethel waters, eddie rochester anderson, and lena horne. Cabin in the sky soundtrack cd details and availability. Cabin in the sky 1943 directed by vincente minnelli. Although this looks a lot like a race picture, with an all black cast, i have to give the marketing people points to try to convince the cinema going public that they were seeing something good and artistic, and put the whole race thing on the backburner.
In these enlightened times, a movie such as cabin in the sky which is heavily laden. Chronic gambler and carouser little joe jackson is shot by domino johnson at jim henrys gambling club over an outstanding gambling debt. Tracking down a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or view the vincente minnellidirected movie via. As the most celebrated creation of my favorite collaborator, the latevernon duke whom i never. Cabin in the sky busby berkeley, vincente minnelli, ethel. In these enlightened times, a movie such as cabin in the sky which is heavily laden with racial stereotypes seems awkwardly out of place. A new 24x18 movie poster reproduction of the 1943 film cabin in the sky. Cabin in the sky was also the first major studio film with an african american read more. As you can see, it is the same tornado from the 1939 classic film, the wizard of oz. Lena named ideal by gis in france, afroamerican, january. The story follows the life of little joe eddie rochester anderson, a gambler whos trying to get right with god especially since his wife, petunia ethel waters, is so faithful and wants him to be good. Theatrical trailer for cabin in the sky internet archive. The rise of the film musical musicals movie, voice.
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