Rufus Jones for President
Synopsis
A fantasy satire on politics in which a little boy dreams that he becomes President of the U.S. and his 'mammy' is Vice President. The film spotlights two now legendary performers much earlier in their careers: Ethel Waters and Sammy Davis Jr. In his first screen appearance, around the age of seven, pint-sized Davis sings, dances and clowns. Nicknamed 'the beanpole' slim and slinky Waters looks far different from the heavier figure she displayed in Pinky (1949) and Member of the Wedding (1953). Statuesque in a long glamorous white gown, she sings her big hit "Am I Blue." Davis, in turn sings "I'll Be Glad When You're Dead You Rascal You." (Separate Cinema)
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 9, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy Mack
- Screenplay & Story
- Cyrus Wood, A. Dorian Otvos
- Original Score
- Cliff Hess
- Original Title
- Rufus Jones for President
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 21m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy Mack
Cyrus Wood, A. Dorian Otvos
Cliff Hess
Edwin B. DuPar
Department Leadership Roster
Roy Mack
Director
Edwin B. DuPar
Director of Photography
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What is Rufus Jones for President about?
A fantasy satire on politics in which a little boy dreams that he becomes President of the U.S. and his 'mammy' is Vice President. The film spotlights two now legendary performers much earlier in their careers: Ethel Waters and Sammy Davis Jr. In his first screen appearance, around the age of seven, pint-sized Davis sings, dances and clowns. Nicknamed 'the beanpole' slim and slinky Waters looks far different from the heavier figure she displayed in Pinky (1949) and Member of the Wedding (1953). Statuesque in a long glamorous white gown, she sings her big hit "Am I Blue." Davis, in turn sings "I'll Be Glad When You're Dead You Rascal You." (Separate Cinema)
Who directed Rufus Jones for President?
Rufus Jones for President was directed by Roy Mack.
Who stars in Rufus Jones for President?
The principal cast of Rufus Jones for President includes Ethel Waters, Sammy Davis Jr., Hamtree Harrington, Dusty Fletcher, Edgar Connor.
When was Rufus Jones for President released and how long is it?
Rufus Jones for President was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Rufus Jones for President?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rufus Jones for President was composed by Cliff Hess.