Of One Blood (1944)
"The Shame Story of Colored America!" and "Negro Youth Runs Wild!"
After losing their parents in a flood at a young age, two brothers grow up to become a police officer and a lawyer, working with a local newspaper owner to help rid the city of bootlegging gangsters.
Director: Spencer Williams
Genre: Drama, Crime
Runtime: 64 min
Release Date: January 1, 1944
Cast
- Spencer Williams - Wesley Hill
- Robert Orr - Dancer
- Geraldine Maynard - Zelma Jordan
- Elroy Easley
- J.W. (John) Hemmings
- Edwin T. Henry
- Hugo Martin
- L.K. Smith
- Jackie Thomas
Screenplay
Production: Kier Film Company, Sack Amusement Enterprises
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Faith, Religion and Spirituality, Courtroom Drama, Police Brutality, Justice, and Protest
Keywords
bootlegger, newspaper, police, gangster, horse, liquor, god, mute, lawyer, train, church, family, race, mule, flood
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Of One Blood about?
- After losing their parents in a flood at a young age, two brothers grow up to become a police officer and a lawyer, working with a local newspaper owner to help rid the city of bootlegging gangsters.
- Who directed Of One Blood?
- Of One Blood was directed by Spencer Williams.
- Who stars in Of One Blood?
- Of One Blood stars Spencer Williams, Robert Orr, Geraldine Maynard, Elroy Easley, J.W. (John) Hemmings, Edwin T. Henry.
- How long is Of One Blood?
- Of One Blood has a runtime of 1h 4m (64 minutes).
- What genre is Of One Blood?
- Of One Blood is a Drama, Crime film.
- Where was Of One Blood produced?
- Of One Blood was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Of One Blood?
- The themes of Of One Blood include: Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Faith, Religion and Spirituality, Courtroom Drama, Police Brutality, Justice, and Protest.