Rufus Jones for President | |
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Directed by | Roy Mack |
Written by | A. Dorian Otvos (Story) Cyrus Wood (Story) |
Starring | Ethel Waters Sammy Davis Jr. |
Cinematography | Edwin B. DuPar |
Music by | Cliff Hess |
Distributed by | Warner Bros. |
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Running time | 21 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Rufus Jones for President is a 1933 American Pre-Code satirical musical-comedy, clocking in at 21 minutes. The film was directed by Roy Mack, and starred Ethel Waters and Sammy Davis Jr., in his first onscreen appearance, as the title character.[1]
The film's tone may appear racially insensitive to some of today's audiences. The film is considered an important musical short.[according to whom?] This film is available on YouTube.