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Episode 135 – Big Fella, part 1 (repeat)

Paul Robeson stars as a good-hearted dock worker in Marseilles, France who’s asked to help police find a missing English boy. But when he does find him, it may be more trouble than he’s worth. 1937. Part 1 of 2. First posted July 10, 2010.
(Sorry I was pronouncing it “roh-buh-son”. Not sure why. Must’ve been hearing it that way.)

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Associated links
Original Movie @ Internet Archive
Movie Info @ IMDB
Paul Robeson @ Wikipedia
On the Proposed Paul Robeson Biopic @ The Independent
Singing “Ol’ Man River” in Show Boat
Elisabeth Welch Obituary @ The Telegraph

In an apartment hallway, Manda (Elisabeth Welch) and Joe (Paul Robeson) smile at each other.

In an apartment hallway, Manda (Elisabeth Welch) and Joe (Paul Robeson) smile at each other.

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