Deep South
Synopsis
1937 short film nominated for an Academy Award in the category Best Short Subject, Two Reel.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leslie Goodwins
- Screenplay & Story
- Jester Hairston
- Original Title
- Deep South
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Sack Amusement Enterprises, RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leslie Goodwins
Jester Hairston
Alfred N. Sack, Bert Gilroy
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred N. Sack
Producer
Jester Hairston
Writer
Leslie Goodwins
Director
Bert Gilroy
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Deep South
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What is Deep South about?
1937 short film nominated for an Academy Award in the category Best Short Subject, Two Reel.
Who directed Deep South?
Deep South was directed by Leslie Goodwins.
Who stars in Deep South?
The principal cast of Deep South includes Willie Best, Daisy Bufford, Clarence Muse, Jesse Graves, Bertha Powell.
When was Deep South released and how long is it?
Deep South was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Deep South?
Deep South holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).