James Baskett
Biography: James Franklin Baskett (February 16, 1904 – July 9, 1948) was an American actor who portrayed Uncle Remus, singing the song "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah" in the 1946 Disney feature film Song of the South. In recognition of his portrayal of Remus, he was given an Honorary Academy Award in 1948, making him the first Black male performer to receive an Oscar.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: February 16, 1904
Deathday: July 09, 1948
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Dumbo
1941-10-31
Dumbo
Overview: Dumbo is a baby elephant born with over-sized ears and a supreme lack of confidence. But thanks to his even more diminutive buddy Timothy the Mouse, the pint-sized pachyderm learns to surmount all obstacles.
Genres: Animation Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1941-10-31
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Song of the South
1946-11-12
Song of the South
Overview: Uncle Remus draws upon his tales of Br'er Rabbit to help little Johnny deal with his confusion over his parents' separation as well as his new life on the plantation.
Genres: Family Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1946-11-12
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20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang
1933-08-12
20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang
Overview: Four convicts escape from a chain gang. Shortly thereafter, changes are made at the prison, because a blue ribbon commission will be investigating conditions there. The changes include steak every day for dinner and stage shows for entertainment. After reading about this, the four escapees plead with the warden to take them back in. Or was this all a dream?
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1933-08-12
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Revenge of the Zombies
1943-09-17
Revenge of the Zombies
Overview: When Dr. Von Altermann's wife Lila dies mysteriously at his spooky mansion her relations suspect murder. They also suspect the doctor is turning her into a zombie, to join the army of living dead he hopes to devote to the Nazi cause. However, Lila, though dead, has developed a will of her own.
Genres: Horror Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1943-09-17
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The Heavenly Body
1944-03-23
The Heavenly Body
Overview: The beautiful wife of a tweedy astronomer becomes convinced that her astrologer's prediction of a new dream man in her life will come true.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1944-03-23
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Comes Midnight
1940-05-25
Comes Midnight
Overview: Two men will receive $100 if they stay in Old Man Mose’s deserted house overnight in order to dig up his body and get the gold that has been placed under his body, and return it to the rightful owner.
Genres: Comedy Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1940-05-25
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Gone Harlem
1938-08-15
Gone Harlem
Overview: A musical comedy drama of life behind the scenes in a Harlem movie studio.
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1938-08-15
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Harlem Is Heaven
1932-05-26
Harlem Is Heaven
Overview: Bill "Bojangles" Robinson made his movie acting debut in this 1932 film, featuring Putney Dandridge, James Baskett (Oscar winner for "Song of the South"), Cotton Club dancer Anita Boyer, Henri Wassell, Alma Smith, Bob Sawyer, and composer/bandleader Eubie Blake and his orchestra.
Genres: Drama Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1932-05-26
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Policy Man
1938-01-01
Policy Man
Overview: Crime comedy.
Genres: Crime Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1938-01-01
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Straight to Heaven
1939-12-12
Straight to Heaven
Overview: Singer Jimmy Williams' father Joe is a chemist who recently lost his job to George Elliott. Since then, Joe has been investigating the "Adam and Even" brand of canned goods sold in Harlem.
Genres: Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1939-12-12
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