PrincetonPL - Paul Robeson films and music at the library
Annotation:A collection of feature films that starred Paul Robeson, plus one short documentary narrated by Sidney Poitier.
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Annotation:Originally released as a motion picture in 1933. Based on the play by Eugene O'Neill.
Annotation:Originally released as a motion picture in 1937.
Annotation:Recorded in New York City, Jan. 27 and 30, and Feb. 2, 1942; Dec. 28, 1945 and Nov. 7-8, 1947. Originally released 1942-1948.
Annotation:1st-12th works recorded on May 18th, 1952; 13th-25th works on August 16, 1953.
Annotation:Recorded 1941-1952.
Annotation:Recorded 1928-1939.
Annotation:Principally songs; the 4th work is a spoken excerpt from the play by Shakespeare. Paul Robeson, bass ; Alan Booth, piano. Recorded May 9, 1958.
Annotation:Recorded 1925-1938.
Annotation:Paul Robeson, bass ; a second voice (in some selections) ; Lawrence Brown, piano (in some selections) ; Ray Noble and his orchestra (in some selections) ; Victor Young and his orchestra (in 1st selection).
Annotation:Paul Robeson, bass-baritone, with instrumental ensemble, orchestra, or piano. Recorded 1928-1940.
Annotation:Paul Robeson, bass ; with Ray Noble and his orchestra, and other accompanists.
Annotation:1979 dramatic stage presentation, recorded from a broadcast October 8, 1979 on the PBS network. James Earl Jones gives a superlative performance as singer Paul Robeson in this stirring production.
Annotation:1937 motion picture from the novel 'Banjo' by Claude McKay.
Annotation:Paul Robeson, vocals; with instrumental and vocal accompaniment. Originally recorded between September, 1928 and October, 1941.
Annotation:Paul Robeson, voice ; American Peoples Chorus, Victor Symphony Orchestra, Nathaniel Shilkret, conductor ; Alan Booth, Harriet Wingreen, piano.
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Paul Robeson, famous African-American athlete, singer, actor, and advocate for the civil rights of people around the world, was a Princeton native son. This list of films and music from the Princeton Public Library collection highlights his life, his work, and his accomplishments.
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