Go Down Death(1944)
Go Down, Death!
Go Down Death Synopsis
The owner of a juke joint arranges to frame an innocent preacher with a scandalous photograph, but his scheme backfires when his own adoptive mother interferes.
Go Down Death (1944) is a drama film directed by Spencer Williams, released on January 1, 1944 with a runtime of 56m. It stars Spencer Williams, Myra D. Hemmings, Samuel H. James and Eddye L. Houston. Viewers rate it 3.1 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Spencer Williams
- Writers:
- Sam Elljay, James Weldon Johnson
- Cinematographer:
- H.W. Kier
- Production:
- Harlemwood Studios
- Status:
- Released
Go Down Death Cast & Crew
Main cast
Spencer Williams
as Big Jim Bottoms
- Myra D. Hemmings
Myra D. Hemmings
as Caroline "Mama Carrie" Bottoms
- Samuel H. James
Samuel H. James
as Jasper the Preacher
- Eddye L. Houston
Eddye L. Houston
- Amos Droughan
Amos Droughan
- Walter McMillion
Walter McMillion
- Irene Campbell
Irene Campbell
- Charlie Washington
Charlie Washington
- Helen Butler
Helen Butler
- Dolly Jones
Dolly Jones
- Jimmie Green
Jimmie Green
Key crew
Directed by Spencer Williams, written by Sam Elljay and James Weldon Johnson.
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Go Down Death Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 3.1/10 from 12 ratings.
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Go Down Death – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Go Down Death online?
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Go Down Death (1944) is available to stream on Night Flight Plus. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Go Down Death?
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The main cast of Go Down Death (1944) includes Spencer Williams, Myra D. Hemmings, Samuel H. James, Eddye L. Houston and Amos Droughan. The film was directed by Spencer Williams. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Go Down Death released?
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Go Down Death was released on January 1, 1944 and runs for 56m.
Is Go Down Death worth watching?
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Go Down Death (1944) holds an average rating of 3.1 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.