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Big Fella
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Wikipedia article
'Big Fella' is a 1937 British musical drama film directed by J. Elder Wills and starring Paul Robeson, Elisabeth Welch and Roy Emerton. It is loosely based on the novel 'Banjo' by Harlem Renaissance writer Claude McKay.
Plot
'Big Fella' is set on the docks and streets of Marseilles. Paul Robeson stars in the leading role, as a street-wise but honest dockworker who struggles with deep issues of integrity and human values. Elisabeth Welch plays opposite him as a caf singer in love with him. Robeson's wife, Eslanda Robeson, appears as the caf owner.
Reception
The movie received praise, particularly for the music, featuring Robeson and Welch, and for Robeson's performance.
Cast
* Paul Robeson as Banjo
* Elisabeth Welch as Amanda 'Manda'
* Roy Emerton as Spike
* James Hayter as Chuck
* Lawrence Brown as Corney
* Eldon Gorst as Gerald Oliphant
* Marcelle Rogez as Marietta
* Eric Cowley as Ferdy Oliphant
* Joyce Kennedy as Mrs. Oliphant
* Dino Galvani as Gendarme
* Anthony Holles as Gendarme
* Margaret Rutherford as Nanny
References
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