Cabin in the Sky
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Time Out says
One can easily criticise this all-black musical (Minnelli's first feature) for falling prey to the same 'Uncle Tom' stereotyping that characterised Green Pastures, but there's no denying both the compassion with which Minnelli treats his characters and the immense cinematic talent on view. The gorgeous dreamlike sets and consummate control of the fantastic atmosphere that imbues the story (an idle, poverty-stricken farmer dreams of being sent to Hell upon dying) are already well developed. And the cast are magnificent, delivering the lovely Harold Arlen score with style and power.Author: GA
Release details
UK release:
1943
Duration:
99 mins
Cast and crew
Director:
Music:
EY Harburg, Ted Fetter, Harold Arlen, John Latouche, Vernon Duke
Songs:
EY Harburg, Ted Fetter, Harold Arlen, John Latouche, Vernon Duke
Cast:
Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson, Lena Horne, Ethel Waters, Louis Armstrong, Rex Ingram, Duke Ellington
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