AV# 68247
Sanders of the River / Jericho


Paul Robeson: Portraits of the Artist Series


Digital Video Disc - 88/75 minutes - B&W - 1935/37



Two films starring Paul Robeson: in "Sanders of the River" Robeson plays an native chief who helps British Commissioner Sanders keep the peace in the African jungle. Robeson’s first British film, which he considered his worst. Director Zolta n Korda; also stars Leslie Banks, Nina Mae McKinney. London Film Productions. In "Jericho" Robeson is Jericho Jackson, a United States Army soldier who escapes a death sentence to become the leader of a tribe of North African nomads. Director Tho rton Freeland; also stars Henry Wilcoxon, Wallace Ford, Gara. Buckingham Film Productions. DVD includes "True Pioneer: The British Films of Paul Robeson (2007, 33 minutes). Series study guide available.


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