Rufus Jones for President(1933)
Rufus Jones for President Synopsis
A fantasy satire on politics in which a little boy dreams that he becomes President of the U.S. and his 'mammy' is Vice President. The film spotlights two now legendary performers much earlier in their careers: Ethel Waters and Sammy Davis Jr. In his first screen appearance, around the age of seven, pint-sized Davis sings, dances and clowns. Nicknamed 'the beanpole' slim and slinky Waters looks far different from the heavier figure she displayed in Pinky (1949) and Member of the Wedding (1953). Statuesque in a long glamorous white gown, she sings her big hit "Am I Blue." Davis, in turn sings "I'll Be Glad When You're Dead You Rascal You." (Separate Cinema)
Rufus Jones for President (1933) is a comedy and music film directed by Roy Mack, released on September 9, 1933 with a runtime of 21m. It stars Ethel Waters, Sammy Davis Jr., Hamtree Harrington and Dusty Fletcher. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Roy Mack
- Writers:
- A. Dorian Otvos, Cyrus Wood
- Cinematographer:
- Edwin B. DuPar
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Rufus Jones for President Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ethel Waters
as Mother of Rufus
Sammy Davis Jr.
as Rufus Jones
- Hamtree Harrington
Hamtree Harrington
- Dusty Fletcher
Dusty Fletcher
- Edgar Connor
Edgar Connor
- Russell Wooding
Russell Wooding
Key crew
Directed by Roy Mack, written by A. Dorian Otvos and Cyrus Wood.
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Rufus Jones for President Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 4 ratings.
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Rufus Jones for President – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Rufus Jones for President?
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The main cast of Rufus Jones for President (1933) includes Ethel Waters, Sammy Davis Jr., Hamtree Harrington, Dusty Fletcher and Edgar Connor. The film was directed by Roy Mack. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Rufus Jones for President released?
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Rufus Jones for President was released on September 9, 1933 and runs for 21m.
Is Rufus Jones for President worth watching?
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Rufus Jones for President (1933) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.