In what film did Paul Robeson sing Old Man River?
Correct answer: Show Boat
JD Nunnya
They said "river" so I guessed "boat"
Player #1111308
BEAUTIFUL voice. I think baritone. Love it all!!!.😘
Bjach
FaithfulReader (You mean you haven't seen Reefer Madness the musical?) I think it went up in smoke!
JimmyLovesQL
I saw him in Song Of Freedom. He commanded the screen even then.
Player #2692562
great story and .music
WilliamR
My Dad believed Robeson's 'Ol Man River' performance was the greatest he ever heard
Player Myco Orion
I liked "The Emperor Jones" . He was a great actor. ❤
Player #31844195
His deep baritone ability made him one of the sexiest singers ever. No other Baritone singers except Barry White, Blue of the Temptations, and Chris Stapleton moves me with their deep voices the way these guys do. Heck Yeahhh!
RESIST45
I know it's not Refer Madness because there is no singing in that classic
Play grananny
I have a "thing" for baritones" and bass singers. Daddy was one and I stood next to them in the HS choir. Mr. Robeson was one of the few non opera singers who could carry a song beautifully. Ever hear comedian and adman Stan Freidberg's rendition of Elderly Man River? Tenor and flat but funny in it's attempt to be PC.
Julie
Great musical!
NY GIANTS FAN!!!!
River was the biggest hint I never knew what that musical was
MsTineH
Player #40897355, that was a lot for those times
Player Quitos
My father met Paul Robeson. He was a gentleman and a fine lacrosse player.
Player #32777902
Comrade Robeson was a brave Marxist!
Dragon Butter 23
the clothes on the left and right side of the picture are not from the era of the play.
humbeldywump
RESIST45, what a random wrong answer, not even a musical. it made me think of someone just busting out old man river in the middle of that, would be hilarious.
Mary Jane
WilliamR, I agree with your dad. It was so powerful.
Rusty
just loved that song in the play!
Guillermo
Player #1111308, yes.. Baritone.. best ever
Player #29142589
my grandmother's uncle, cliff friend, wrote old man river.
Brian Matthew
Simon Estes sings a wonderful rendition, as well!!!
slomogeo
JD Nunnya, its amazing they look just like people!
Player #11547146
Heard this song all my life.
ProsperousTerm5
Bjach, I love your sense of humor! I saw it at the age of 13 my dad took me !
Player Ejag
Also a film with Ava Gardner in the 50’s.
#NCFCAcompetitor
JD Nunnya, same
#NCFCAcompetitor
every river needs a boat! ;)
Player #169830
JD Nunnya,