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The Negro Soldier

  • 1944
  • 43m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
850
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Joe Louis in The Negro Soldier (1944)
DocumentaryDramaShortWar

Documentary focusing on the contributions to the American war effort of African-American soldiers.Documentary focusing on the contributions to the American war effort of African-American soldiers.Documentary focusing on the contributions to the American war effort of African-American soldiers.

  • Director
    • Stuart Heisler
  • Writer
    • Carlton Moss
  • Stars
    • Clyde Turner
    • Carlton Moss
    • William Broadus
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.0/10
    850
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Stuart Heisler
    • Writer
      • Carlton Moss
    • Stars
      • Clyde Turner
      • Carlton Moss
      • William Broadus
    • 15User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins total

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    Clyde Turner
    • Soloist in Church
    • (as Sgt. Clyde Turner)
    Carlton Moss
    Carlton Moss
    • Minister
    William Broadus
    • Jim
    Bertha Woolford
    • Mrs. Bronson
    • (as Bertha Wolford)
    Norman Ford
    • Lt. Robert E. Bronson
    • (as Lt. Norman Ford)
    Clarence Brooks
    Clarence Brooks
    • Chaplain
    Joe Louis
    Joe Louis
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Gertrude Elise Ayer
    • Self - Principal
    • (archive footage)
    Richmond Barthé
    • Self - Sculptor
    • (archive footage)
    • (as Richard Barthe)
    Erich Borchmeyer
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Dean Dixon
    • Self - Conductor
    • (archive footage)
    W.C. Handy
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Matthew Henson
    • Self - Polar Explorer
    • (archive footage)
    Adolf Hitler
    Adolf Hitler
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Cornelius Johnson
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Henry Johnson
    • Self - WW1 Soldier
    • (archive footage)
    Ralph Metcalfe
    Ralph Metcalfe
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Lawrence Reddick
    • Self - Museum Curator
    • (archive footage)
    • Director
      • Stuart Heisler
    • Writer
      • Carlton Moss
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    • Trivia
      In 2011, the film was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress with the following statement: "'The Negro Soldier' showcased the contributions of blacks to American society and their heroism in the nation's wars, portraying them in a dignified, realistic, and far less stereotypical manner than they had been depicted in previous Hollywood films."
    • Quotes

      Minister: There are those who will tell you that Japan is the savior of the colored races. On December 7, 1941.

      [scenes of the attack on Pearl Harbor]

    • Alternate versions
      According to government documents, a two-reel shortened version of the film was released in July 1944.
    • Connections
      Edited from America (1924)
    • Soundtracks
      Hit the Leather
      (uncredited)
      Written by Meredith Willson

    User reviews15

    Featured review
    8/10

    Made When Patriotism Wasn't Corny

    This is a good patriotic documentary which focuses on blacks' role in World War II. Made in 1944, this film includes many interesting scenes, from training to actual service.
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    • Feb 8, 1999
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    • Release date
      • February 1944 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 黑人士兵
    • Production company
      • U.S. War Department
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    • Budget
      • $78,254 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      43 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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