Go Down, Death!
Synopsis
The owner of a juke joint arranges to frame an innocent preacher with a scandalous photograph, but his scheme backfires when his own adoptive mother interferes.
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January 1, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Spencer Williams
- Screenplay & Story
- Sam Elljay, James Weldon Johnson
- Original Title
- Go Down, Death!
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- Harlemwood Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Spencer Williams
Sam Elljay, James Weldon Johnson
H.W. Kier
L.J. Powell
Department Leadership Roster
Spencer Williams
Director
Sam Elljay
Writer
H.W. Kier
Director of Photography
L.J. Powell
Editor
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What is Go Down, Death! about?
The owner of a juke joint arranges to frame an innocent preacher with a scandalous photograph, but his scheme backfires when his own adoptive mother interferes.
Who directed Go Down, Death!?
Go Down, Death! was directed by Spencer Williams.
Who stars in Go Down, Death!?
The principal cast of Go Down, Death! includes Spencer Williams, Myra D. Hemmings, Samuel H. James, Eddye L. Houston, Amos Droughan.
When was Go Down, Death! released and how long is it?
Go Down, Death! was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 56m.