Big Fella (1938)
Singing Marseilles docker Joe is hired by wealthy English couple, the Oliphants, to find their missing son Gerald. When Joe finds him, he learns Gerald escaped of his own will and takes him to stay with a local singer, who offers a refuge from his repressed white parents.
Director: J. Elder Wills
Genre: Music, Drama
Runtime: 74 min
Release Date: January 3, 1938
Cast
- Paul Robeson - Joe
- Elisabeth Welch - Amanda 'Manda'
- Roy Emerton - Spike
- James Hayter - Chuck
- Lawrence Brown - Corney
- Eldon Gorst - Gerald Oliphant
- Marcelle Rogez - Marietta
- Eric Cowley - Ferdy Oliphant
- Joyce Kennedy - Mrs. Oliphant
- Margaret Rutherford - Nanny (uncredited)
Screenplay
Music: Eric Ansell
Editing: Brereton Porter, Douglas Robertson
Production: Beaconsfield Productions, British Lion Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Musical Spectacle, Social Commentary and Reflection
Keywords
runaway, musical, racism, rich kid, runaway child, dockworker, low budget, race film
More Films by Director: J. Elder Wills
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Big Fella about?
- Singing Marseilles docker Joe is hired by wealthy English couple, the Oliphants, to find their missing son Gerald. When Joe finds him, he learns Gerald escaped of his own will and takes him to stay with a local singer, who offers a refuge from his repressed white parents.
- Who directed Big Fella?
- Big Fella was directed by J. Elder Wills.
- Who stars in Big Fella?
- Big Fella stars Paul Robeson, Elisabeth Welch, Roy Emerton, James Hayter, Lawrence Brown, Eldon Gorst.
- How long is Big Fella?
- Big Fella has a runtime of 1h 14m (74 minutes).
- What genre is Big Fella?
- Big Fella is a Music, Drama film.
- Where was Big Fella produced?
- Big Fella was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Big Fella?
- The themes of Big Fella include: Musical Spectacle, Social Commentary and Reflection.