Jericho (1937)

Synopsis: Robeson stars as the titular black American soldier convicted of murder who flees France and ultimately joins a North African tribe. Originally released as "Dark Sands" in the U.S., this somewhat serious musical features Robeson's... Robeson stars as the titular black American soldier convicted of murder who flees France and ultimately joins a North African tribe. Originally released as "Dark Sands" in the U.S., this somewhat serious musical features Robeson's trademark song stylings in "My Way," "Golden River," "Deep Desert," "Silent Night" and "Shortnin' Bread." The film also boasts the debut of Princess Kouka of Sudan. [More]

Starring: Paul Robeson, Henry Wilcoxon, Wallace Ford, John Laurie

Starring: Paul Robeson, Henry Wilcoxon, Wallace Ford, John Laurie, James Carew

Director: Thornton Freeland

Director: Thornton Freeland
Screenwriter: Robert N. Lee, Frances Marion, Peter Ruric, George Barraud
Producer: Walter Futter
Composer: Michael Carr, Jimmy Kennedy

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