Rufus Jones for President

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Rufus Jones for President is a 1933 American Pre-Code satirical musical-comedy, clocking in at 21 minutes. The film was directed by Roy Mack, and starred Ethel Waters and Sammy Davis Jr., in his first onscreen appearance, as the title character. A imaginative piece of fantasy, this film is considered an important musical short. This film is available on YouTube.

Synopsis

Rufus Jones, an African American child, is elected president of the United States in this short musical comedy, which features song and dance numbers by seven-year-old Sammy Davis Jr.

Cast

Home media

Rufus Jones for President was released on the six-disc Big Band, Jazz & Swing set of short subjects by Warner Archive Collection. It is also available on the Warner DVD release of The Green Pastures.

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