Go Down Death (1944)
The owner of a juke joint arranges to frame an innocent preacher with a scandalous photograph, but his scheme backfires when his own adoptive mother interferes.
Director: Spencer Williams
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 56 min
Release Date: January 1, 1944
Cast
- Spencer Williams - Big Jim Bottoms
- Myra D. Hemmings - Caroline "Mama Carrie" Bottoms
- Samuel H. James - Jasper the Preacher
- Eddye L. Houston
- Amos Droughan
- Walter McMillion
- Irene Campbell
- Charlie Washington
- Helen Butler
- Dolly Jones
Screenplay
- Sam Elljay
- James Weldon Johnson (Author)
Cinematography: H.W. Kier
Editing: L.J. Powell
Production: Harlemwood Studios
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
photograph, false accusations, frame up
More Films by Director: Spencer Williams
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Go Down Death about?
- The owner of a juke joint arranges to frame an innocent preacher with a scandalous photograph, but his scheme backfires when his own adoptive mother interferes.
- Who directed Go Down Death?
- Go Down Death was directed by Spencer Williams.
- Who stars in Go Down Death?
- Go Down Death stars Spencer Williams, Myra D. Hemmings, Samuel H. James, Eddye L. Houston, Amos Droughan, Walter McMillion.
- How long is Go Down Death?
- Go Down Death has a runtime of 56m (56 minutes).
- What genre is Go Down Death?
- Go Down Death is a Drama film.
- Where was Go Down Death produced?
- Go Down Death was produced in United States of America.