Let My People Live (1939)
Aimed at African Americans and shot at Tuskegee University, this film instructs viewers in the prevention and treatment of tuberculosis by focusing on a pair of sympathetic siblings, George and Mary, whose lives are altered by the disease. Starring Rex Ingram as Dr. Gordon, the film suggests that organized religion is an important defensive location in this particular community, and warns of the dangers of the previous generation’s superstitions and its fear of medicine. The Health Department prominently featured the film at the 1939 World’s Fair. Directed by Edgar Ulmer.
Director: Edgar G. Ulmer
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 14 min
Release Date: March 10, 1939
Cast
Screenplay
Production: Motion Picture Service Corp., National Tuberculosis Association, Springer Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Edgar G. Ulmer
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Let My People Live about?
- Aimed at African Americans and shot at Tuskegee University, this film instructs viewers in the prevention and treatment of tuberculosis by focusing on a pair of sympathetic siblings, George and Mary, whose lives are altered by the disease. Starring Rex Ingram as Dr. Gordon, the film suggests that organized religion is an important defensive location in this particular community, and warns of the dangers of the previous generation’s superstitions and its fear of medicine. The Health Department prominently featured the film at the 1939 World’s Fair. Directed by Edgar Ulmer.
- Who directed Let My People Live?
- Let My People Live was directed by Edgar G. Ulmer.
- Who stars in Let My People Live?
- Let My People Live stars Peggy Howard, Rex Ingram, Ethel Waters, Merritt Smith, Erostine Coles.
- How long is Let My People Live?
- Let My People Live has a runtime of 14m (14 minutes).
- What genre is Let My People Live?
- Let My People Live is a Documentary film.
- Where was Let My People Live produced?
- Let My People Live was produced in United States of America.