The Negro Soldier
America's Joe Lewis vs. The Axis!
1944 · 43m · N/A
Documentary, Drama, War
Directed by
Stuart Heisler
Overview
Documentary focusing on the contributions to the American war effort of African-American soldiers.
Director and cast
- Stuart Heisler Director
- William Broadus as Jim
- Carlton Moss as Minister
- Clarence Brooks as Chaplain
- Norman Ford as Himself / Lt. Robert E. Bronson
- Clyde Turner as Himself - Soloist in church
- Bertha Woolford Cast
- George Washington Carver Cast
- Benjamin O. Davis Jr. Cast
- Jesse Owens Cast
- Gertrude Elise Ayer Cast
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