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Rufus Jones for President is a 1933 American Pre-Code satirical musical-comedy, clocking in at 21 minutes. The film was directed by Roy Mack, and starred Ethel Waters and Sammy Davis Jr., in his first onscreen appearance, as the title character.
Rufus Jones for President1933 FilmRufus Jones for President is a satirical musical-comedy short subject directed by Roy Mack, and starring Ethel Waters. The ...
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Mar 18, 2016 · Entitled "Rufus Jones For President" it tells the story of A "mammy" played by blues singer Ethel Waters daydreams about her seven year old son Rufus, played by a very young Sammy Davis Jr.,...
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Rufus Jones for President: Directed by Roy Mack. With Ethel Waters, Sammy Davis Jr., Hamtree Harrington, Dusty Fletcher. Rufus Jones, a black child, is elected President of the United States in this short musical comedy. The film features song and dance numbers by a seven year old Sammy Davis Jr..
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On September 9, 1933, at age 7, Sammy made his big-screen debut in the short film "Rufus Jones for President." It starred Ethel Waters playing his mother. He...
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Nov 6, 2013 · RUFUS JONES FOR PRESIDENT. A highly entertaining all-black musical short starring Ethel Waters, and prominently featuring eight-year-old Sammy Davis, Jr. in his first screen appearance. The little guy really gives it his all.
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