

Minstrel Man
Unusually elaborate for a PRC film, Minstrel Man is a lively musical drama built around the talents of veteran vaudevillian Benny Fields. The star is cast as Dixie Boy Johnson, who rises from the ranks of minstrel shows to become a top Broadway attraction. On the opening night of his greatest stage triumph, Dixie Boy's wife dies in childbirth. Profoundly shaken, he walks out of the show, leaving the baby to be raised by his showbiz pals Mae and Lasses White (Gladys George, Roscoe Karns). The kid grows up to be an attractive young woman named Caroline (Judy Clark), who follows in her dad's footsteps by billing herself as-that's right-Dixie Girl Johnson. This leads to a tearful reunion between Caroline and the father she'd long assumed to be dead. If Minstrel Man seems at times to be a dress rehearsal for Columbia's The Jolson Story (1946), it shouldn't surprising: the PRC film was directed by Joseph H. Lewis, who went on to helm Jolson Story's musical highlights.
TMDB
5.5/10
6 votes
- Status
- Released
- Budget
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- Box office
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- Language
- English
- minstrel
- black face
Top billed cast
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Release dates
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- Theatrical2 Jan 1944
Frequently asked questions
- When was Minstrel Man released?
- Minstrel Man was released on 2 January 1944.
- Where can I watch Minstrel Man online?
- Minstrel Man is available on FlixFling, Amazon Video in US. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
- Is there a Hindi trailer for Minstrel Man?
- No verified Hindi trailer for Minstrel Man is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of Minstrel Man?
- Minstrel Man holds a 5.5/10 audience score from 6 votes.
- Who directed Minstrel Man?
- Minstrel Man (1944) was directed by Joseph H. Lewis.
- How long is Minstrel Man?
- Minstrel Man runs for 1h 10m.



















