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Mammy

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  • Comedy
  • Music

Overview

Mammy features Al Jolson as the star of a travelling minstrel show, appearing in cities and towns across the U.S. Jolson falls in love with an actress in the troupe (Lois Moran), but she loves another (Lowell Sherman). Sherman is shot onstage as part of a comedy bit, and it is assumed that Jolson is guilty of putting the bullet in the gun.

Keywords

  • musical
  • pre-code
  • minstrel
  • black face

Details

Status
Released
Release date
March 26, 1930
Original language
English
Spoken languages
English
Countries
United States of America
Cinematography
Barney McGill
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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