The Darktown Revue

Description
Number FIDR 016
Collection FIDR
Title The Darktown Revue
Duration 00:17:22
Date of production 1931
Summary Michaeux's first venture into sound film takes advantage of the form with a traditional minstrel show fit with bold musical and dance sequences. This is a revue of religious parables, comedy skits, and dancing. As in many early sound films, the camerawork is static.