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Hallelujah (1929) | Criteria

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Hallelujah

English • 1929 • 1h 40m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Synopsis

A black laborer turns preacher after accidentally killing a man.

Included in
Rebels at the Typewriter: Women Screenwriters of the 1930s
Position 1
Included in
January 2021
Position 42
Included in
Thirty Years of the Film Foundation—New Titles Added!
Position 3

Credits

Crew

DirectorKing Vidor

WriterWanda Tuchock

CinematographerGordon Avil

EditorHugh Wynn, Anton Stevenson

ProducerIrving Thalberg

Cast

Daniel L. Haynesas Zeke

Nina Mae McKinneyas Chick

William Fountaineas Hot Shot

Harry Grayas Pappy "Parson" Johnson

Fanny Belle DeKnight

as Mammy

Everett McGarrityas Spunk

Victoria Spiveyas Missy Rose

Milton Dickersonas Johnson Kid

Robert Couchas Johnson Kid

Walter Taitas Johnson Kid

Matthew Beardas Child (uncredited)

Clarence Museas Church Member (uncredited)

Sam McDanielas Adam (uncredited)