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The Proud Valley

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NR,1hr 17min

Genre:

Drama

Released:

January 1, 1940

Director:

Pen Tennyson

Starring:

Paul Robeson, Edward Chapman, Simon Lack ...more

Synopsis: Proud Valley was directed by Pen Tennyson, whose early death in WW2 robbed the British movie industry of one of its more talented contributors. African American singing star Paul Robeson heads the cast as David, a black stoker seeaking work in the coal mines of Wales. He finds an ally in the form of miner Dick Parry (Edward Chapman), who is less interested in David's capacity for work than he is in the newcomer's robust baritone. It seems that Parry is in charge of the local miner's choir, and he ... Full Synopsis

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	Craig Butler, AMG Review There are a number of reasons to see The Proud Valley, an uneven but interesting little picture, but the biggest reason is of course Paul Robeson. He's the both the anchor and the motor of this film, a huge presence that dominates Valley even when the story doesn't call for it. Interestingly, Robeson's actual dramatic performance is not as impressive as his legendary status would indicate. The work ... Full Review

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	Paul Robeson David Goliath Edward Chapman Dick Parry Simon Lack Emlyn Parry Rachel Thomas Mrs. Parry

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