This page was last edited on 31 december 2018, at 19. The film was hornes first and only leading role in an mgm musical. Duke ellington and orchestra in a scene from the motion. Cabin in the sky 1943 movie clip double or nothing. Directed by 2 writing credits 3 cast 62 produced by 2 music by 2 cinematography by 1 film editing by 1 art direction by 1 set decoration by 1 costume design by 1 production management 2 second unit director or assistant director 1. In these enlightened times, a movie such as cabin in the sky which is heavily laden with racial stereotypes seems awkwardly out of place. I am now 32 years old and every time i watch the movie it is as if i am watching it for the first time. Rodney dangerfield at his best on the tonight show starring johnny carson 1983 duration. He awakens, remembering nothing and struggles to do right by his devout wife, petunia, while an angel known as the general and the devils son, lucifer jr. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page.
Although this looks a lot like a race picture, with an all black cast, i have to give the marketing people points to try to convince the cinema going public that they were seeing something good and artistic, and put the whole race thing on the backburner. It is rare because it boasts an all black cast, a large budget, and a release through a major studio at a time when this was far from the norm, and it is complicated because it is a work based on racial stereotypes of southern blacks while also being a. Louis armstrong is also featured in the film as one. Original movie poster for cabin in the sky 1943 276 original publicity photo of lena horne 1943 gelatin silver print. The musical was master filmmaker vincente minnellis first feature film as director and stands as a rare and complicated american film. Lyrics to cabin in the sky by ella fitzgerald from the the early years, pt. Duke ellington and orchestra in a scene from the motion picture cabin in the sky the new york public library digital collections.
Publication date 2007 usage attributionnoncommercial 3. Cabin in the sky original motion picture soundtrack. With ethel waters, eddie rochester anderson, lena horne, louis armstrong. On the surface, there would appear to be little in common betweenthe wizard of oz1939 andcabin in the sky1943, two musical productions by mgm. However, before we all jump on the political correctness bandwagon, its worth remembering that the movie was made during ww2, and that civil rights movements were some 20 or so years in the future. Subversive subtexts in cabin in the sky find, read and cite all the research you need on. Cabin in the sky the 1943 movie, trailers, videos and more at yidio.
If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. As you can see, it is the same tornado from the 1939 classic film, the wizard of oz. Historically cabin in the sky is an important movie. Cabin in the sky is a 1943 american musical film based on the 1940 broadway musical of the same name. Offered by kirby mcdaniel movieart of austin, texas. I first saw cabin in sky on the amc channel with my dad when i was 15 years old. It starred eddie rochester anderson, ethel waters and lena horne with guest appearances by duke ellington and louis armstrong. Cabin in the sky movie poster 1943 triseven entertainment. Cabin in the sky can feel a little claustrophobic and stagebound, but it develops a jazzy, infectious rhythm especially in its third act, and its a rare treat to see so many supernovas of the.
Cabin in the sky is an excellent, excellent black film. Chronic gambler and carouser little joe jackson is shot by domino johnson at jim henrys gambling club over an outstanding gambling debt. The skyline of disneyland and disneys california adventure can also be viewed before the announcement of the parks former windseeker ride, sky cabin was a possible location to become. Cabin in the sky is a 1943 american musical film based on the 1940 stage musical of the same name. Nonetheless, the presence of waters and rochester is problematic for other reasons. As mentioned above, it is one of seven films made during a 30 year span produced by one of hollywoods major studios with an all africanamerican cast. That explains the presence of rochester and ethel waters in the leads. Based on the broadway musical by lynn root, john latouche, and vernon duke, the film tells the story of. Tornado scene from the 1943 musical, cabin in the sky. Unfortunately due to the old fashioned nature of the story and simplistic characters therein, it doesnt get the recognition it deserves. Duke ellington and mercer ellington are represented as well, and also included is most of the background instrumental music by roger edens.
Sky cabin is a slowly viewing cabin offering a panoramic view of knotts berry farm and the surrounding land outside the park. This film came as a response when the africanamerican community demanded better treatment in films. Siskoid cabin in the sky is a rare treat, a black cast musical from the 40s, and its a real charmer, devotional in spirit, like a church choir come alive to tell a story, with great songs, fun dance numbers, and an unexpectedly apocalyptic climax. Summary motion picture poster for cabin in the sky showing dancers observed by an angel on a cloud, above, and a devil amid flames, below. Many black performers sonically marked their relationship to the popular music industry by a kind of citation and circulation that folded. A pete smith specialty shows a bit of the famous excised scene with lena in a bathtub, but is more. Cabin in the sky soundtrack 1943 the moviemusic store. Joseph schrank and uncredited marc connelly, from the musical play by lynn root book, john latouche lyrics and vernon duke music phot. Waters and rex ingram reprise their roles from the broadway production. Cabin in the sky ethel waters eddie rochester anderson lena horne 1943 agents of heaven and hell fight for little joes eddie rochester anderson soul after his wife ethel waters gets him a pardon. Old ship of zion uncredited traditional performed by chorus. He awakens, remembering nothing and struggles to do right by his devout wife, petunia, while an angel known as. There are ten songs on this 75minute cd, written by vernon duke and john latouche, and harold arlen and e.
This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title cabin in the sky. Cabin in the sky soundtrack cd details and availability. Prop recycling is a common practice in hollywood, even. Schomburg center for research in black culture, photographs and prints division, the new york public library. Cabin in the sky 1943 this unique musical fantasy was the first film directed by vincente minnelli. Cabin in the sky 1943 by beatrice on sep 27, 2014 from flickers in time. Cabin in the sky is a 1943 fantasy musical directed by vincente minnelli about a slothful gambler, joseph little joe jackson eddie rochester anderson, who must face himself in purgatory. Rochester was jack bennys servant, and waters was a wellknown singer.
It stars eddie rochester anderson as joseph little joe jackson a man with a gambling problem whose wife petunia played by ethel waters is so strong in her faith that her prayers enable her husband to receive a second chance. The disc comes with four extras, starting with the original trailer. Cabin in the sky, dvd, manufactured on demand, full frame, musicals theatrical, 888574432447. The opening frame of the dvd of mgms cabin in the sky, an allblack musical released in 1943 within months of twentieth centuryfoxs stormy weather.
Building a new cabin in the sky best remembered as a 1943 film starring ethel waters, the musical is being resurrected as a concert series, which. Very entertaining and a movie that projects the power of a conscience. Lil black sheep 1943 music by harold arlen lyrics by e. Cabin in the sky is an interesting film, maybe even unusual, for 1943. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing cabin in the sky near you. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. It still tells of little joe jacksons weakness for dice, likker and the seductive georgia brown, of his. Cabin in the sky 1943, made for the freed unit for well under a million dollars, was an extraordinary first effort, a highly stylized adaptation of the hit broadway show. Cabin in the sky 1943 is arguably the most successful film with an allblack cast in the golden age of hollywood.
Gallery of 18 movie poster and cover images for cabin in the sky 1943. Cabin in the sky was one of the first bigbudget black hollywood films. In these enlightened times, a movie such as cabin in the sky which is heavily laden with racial. Little joe eddie rochester anderson hides in the bushes while petunia ethel waters settles some of his gambling debts with ernest whitman as jim henry in mgms cabin in the sky, 1943 view the tcmdb entry for cabin in the sky 1943. Directed by vincente minnelli, the film stars ethel waters and rex ingram, who reprised their roles from the broadway production, as well eddie rochester anderson and lena horne. Cabin in the sky 1943 movie clip open, free will credits and first scene from mgms production of the broadway musical cabin in. Over the rainbow judy garland, the mgm sutdio orchestra, herbert stothart from the wizard of oz 1939 2. Directed by vincente minnelli, the film stars ethel. The soundtrack from vincente minnellis 1943 debut film, cabin in the sky, makes a diverting and entertaining cd. Ethel waters, eddie rochester anderson, eddie anderson, lena horne, louis armstrong, rex ingram, kenneth. Cabin in the sky overcomes some questionable storytelling choices thanks to irresistible musical numbers and a brilliantly talented cast.
There is some tap in the 1943 hollywood film of cabin in the sky, courtesy of a bigsmiling bill bailey, who inserts an early version of the moonwalk into his steps as ethel waters, the film. Mgm knew it would take a bath on its allblack musical cabin in the sky few southern theaters of 1943 would touch the film, but the studio still provided its standard aplus production values to the film. This thesis addresses the 1943 film cabin in the sky as a pivotal moment in waterss dramatic output, with her playing a role that served as culmination of the themes of her earlier career and as the transition to a new type of character. Cabin in the sky directed by vincente minnelli written by joseph schrank based on the book of the musical play by lynn root 1943usa metrogoldwynmayer repeat viewingnetflix rental if one. Theres something perversely selfdefeating about cabin in the skys opening apologetic disclaimer, which essentially says, the racism in the film you are about to see is morally abhorrent and wholly unforgivable. As time goes by dooley wilson, elliot carpenter from casablanca 1942 21. Imitation, eccentricity, and impersonation in movie acting. The picture version of cabin in the sky is little changed from the original stage show. Directed by vincente minnelli, the film stars ethel waters, eddie rochester anderson and lena horne. Cabin in the sky 1943 official trailer ethel waters, eddie youtube. Harburg performed by ethel waters uncredited and chorus.