Beware
“Starring in his first feature-length, ALL COLORED, fun-packed musical screen show!”
Synopsis
Ware College is a small Black college in Ware, Ohio. Once prominent, it is now low in attendance, low in enrollment and low on money; and at a meeting with instructors Drury and Annabelle Brown, Dean Hargreaves reveals that CEO Benjamin Ware III, grandson of the college's founder, claims the estate of his late grandfather is now also destitute, which they believe is untrue and a result of Annabelle's having spurned his affections. They decide to appeal to their famous alumni for financial help thru a reunion, and invitations are sent. Many could help; but surely not Lucius Jordan, a timid lad who loved Annabelle too but dropped out under pressure from Ware. What they don't know is, he's now Louis Jordan, king of swing and leader of the Tympani Band.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 3, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bud Pollard
- Original Title
- Beware
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 54m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bud Pollard
Department Leadership Roster
Bud Pollard
Director
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What is Beware about?
Ware College is a small Black college in Ware, Ohio. Once prominent, it is now low in attendance, low in enrollment and low on money; and at a meeting with instructors Drury and Annabelle Brown, Dean Hargreaves reveals that CEO Benjamin Ware III, grandson of the college's founder, claims the estate of his late grandfather is now also destitute, which they believe is untrue and a result of Annabelle's having spurned his affections. They decide to appeal to their famous alumni for financial help thru a reunion, and invitations are sent. Many could help; but surely not Lucius Jordan, a timid lad who loved Annabelle too but dropped out under pressure from Ware. What they don't know is, he's now Louis Jordan, king of swing and leader of the Tympani Band.
Who directed Beware?
Beware was directed by Bud Pollard.
Who stars in Beware?
The principal cast of Beware includes Louis Jordan, Frank L. Wilson, Emory Richardson, Valerie Black, Milton Woods.
When was Beware released and how long is it?
Beware was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 54m.