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Broken Strings
Broken Strings - Full Official Movie - Great Quality Film :)
Broken Strings is a 1940 American film directed by Bernard B. Ray.
Cast (IMDB): Clarence Muse as Arthur Williams; Sybil Lewis as Grace 'Gracie' Williams; William Washington as John 'Johnny' Williams; Tommie Moore as Mary (as Tommiwitta Moore); Matthew 'Stymie' Beard as Dickey Morley (as Stymie Beard); Pete Webster as Gus Herbert; Edward Thompson as Sam Stilton; Buck Woods as Fred Stilton; Darby Jones as Stringbeans Johnson; Jess Lee Brooks as Dr. Charles Matson; Earle Morris as Earl Wells (as Earl Morris); Elliot Carpenter as Musician (as Alec Carpenter); Charmaine Stevens as Chramaine Stevens; Cecile Stevens as Herself (The Stevens Sisters); Leonetti Stevens as Herself (The Stevens Sisters); The Stevens Sisters as Singers; Clarence Brooks as First Doctor (uncredited); Ruby Dandridge as Dancer (uncredited); Louise Franklin as Nightclub Patron who gets a camera close-up (uncredited); John Lester Johnson as Nightclub Owner (uncredited)
This is by far the one of the top best of Black Cinema films. This truly was an excellent cast who had experience in acting and it shows. The cast weren't people picked up off the street like some in Black Cinema but trained actors and actresses. For an almost 60 minute movie, it's very fulfilling, fast pace but understandable. Clarence Muse, one of the great Black actors who don't entirely get the recognition he deserves gets one of his few opportunities to star in a movie and show his talent, most of his work were as stereotypes in Hollywood movies. Clarence plays a great violinist who loses the use of his hand but through his son, who has the same talent, he tries to live through and wants him only to play classical music, no swing or jazz, he's almost violently opposed to him playing swing but realizes soon after much convincing that all music is beautiful when he gains the use of his hand again. Sybil Lewis is the leading lady who would remind you of a Rosalind Russell, is a wonderful black actress who we don't hear about and many don't know her but in every role she's a natural, she plays the daughter of Clarence Muse character. Tomiwitta Moore is another wonderful, lovely black actress who's very charming in her role, she plays a young teen girl when she was really in her early 20's but because she was so petite, young looking and had a girlish voice she could play young girls or adult women. Tomiwitta and Sybil had better chances to be actresses, create their own images in Black Cinema, they had more control, they didn't have to be stereotypes and play monotonous roles like the black actresses in Hollywood. These ladies should be remembered more but because they didn't cross over their over looked yet they contributed to cinema and open doors by proving Blacks could be successful on their own making their own films showing if you want things done right do it yourself because you can't expect others to represent you rightfully and that's what ones in Black Cinema proved. Edward Thompson is wonderful as the trouble-making son of the boss who makes trouble when he can't have his way with Sybil Lewis character and tries to sabotages her boyfriend played by classy Pete Webster who all work at the same place. William Washington is wonderful as the young son who is a talented violinist who wants to prove to his father that swing can be beautiful music too but he has to suffer for it. Darby Jones is so entertaining and charming. You'll love his snake hips dance. The cute, talented Stevens Sisters are quite an eyeful, what ever happen to talent like that? Ruby Dandridge, Dorothy Dandridge mother is in this film and has a few scenes of comedy, you sure can tell that's Dorothy's mother. Stymie Beard, as we all know from the Little Rascals is great as the sneaky, conniving stool pigeon who tries to sabotage William Washington because he's better as a violinist. Also, Clarence Brooks and Jess Lee Brooks has small parts in the film, it's always good to see them. Elliott Carpenter illustrates how any form of music is beautiful. I love it when he says, "Blacks are the most musical people because they have suffered and know how to express music more soulfully and heartfully." Music can talk without saying a word.
Broken Strings is a 1940 American film directed by Bernard B. Ray.
Cast (IMDB): Clarence Muse as Arthur Williams; Sybil Lewis as Grace 'Gracie' Williams; William Washington as John 'Johnny' Williams; Tommie Moore as Mary (as Tommiwitta Moore); Matthew 'Stymie' Beard as Dickey Morley (as Stymie Beard); Pete Webster as Gus Herbert; Edward Thompson as Sam Stilton; Buck Woods as Fred Stilton; Darby Jones as Stringbeans Johnson; Jess Lee Brooks as Dr. Charles Matson; Earle Morris as Earl Wells (as Earl Morris); Elliot Carpenter as Musician (as Alec Carpenter); Charmaine Stevens as Chramaine Stevens; Cecile Stevens as Herself (The Stevens Sisters); Leonetti Stevens as Herself (The Stevens Sisters); The Stevens Sisters as Singers; Clarence Brooks as First Doctor (uncredited); Ruby Dandridge as Dancer (uncredited); Louise Franklin as Nightclub Patron who gets a camera close-up (uncredited); John Lester Johnson as Nightclub Owner (uncredited)
This is by far the one of the top best of Black Cinema films. This truly was an excellent cast who had experience in acting and it shows. The cast weren't people picked up off the street like some in Black Cinema but trained actors and actresses. For an almost 60 minute movie, it's very fulfilling, fast pace but understandable. Clarence Muse, one of the great Black actors who don't entirely get the recognition he deserves gets one of his few opportunities to star in a movie and show his talent, most of his work were as stereotypes in Hollywood movies. Clarence plays a great violinist who loses the use of his hand but through his son, who has the same talent, he tries to live through and wants him only to play classical music, no swing or jazz, he's almost violently opposed to him playing swing but realizes soon after much convincing that all music is beautiful when he gains the use of his hand again. Sybil Lewis is the leading lady who would remind you of a Rosalind Russell, is a wonderful black actress who we don't hear about and many don't know her but in every role she's a natural, she plays the daughter of Clarence Muse character. Tomiwitta Moore is another wonderful, lovely black actress who's very charming in her role, she plays a young teen girl when she was really in her early 20's but because she was so petite, young looking and had a girlish voice she could play young girls or adult women. Tomiwitta and Sybil had better chances to be actresses, create their own images in Black Cinema, they had more control, they didn't have to be stereotypes and play monotonous roles like the black actresses in Hollywood. These ladies should be remembered more but because they didn't cross over their over looked yet they contributed to cinema and open doors by proving Blacks could be successful on their own making their own films showing if you want things done right do it yourself because you can't expect others to represent you rightfully and that's what ones in Black Cinema proved. Edward Thompson is wonderful as the trouble-making son of the boss who makes trouble when he can't have his way with Sybil Lewis character and tries to sabotages her boyfriend played by classy Pete Webster who all work at the same place. William Washington is wonderful as the young son who is a talented violinist who wants to prove to his father that swing can be beautiful music too but he has to suffer for it. Darby Jones is so entertaining and charming. You'll love his snake hips dance. The cute, talented Stevens Sisters are quite an eyeful, what ever happen to talent like that? Ruby Dandridge, Dorothy Dandridge mother is in this film and has a few scenes of comedy, you sure can tell that's Dorothy's mother. Stymie Beard, as we all know from the Little Rascals is great as the sneaky, conniving stool pigeon who tries to sabotage William Washington because he's better as a violinist. Also, Clarence Brooks and Jess Lee Brooks has small parts in the film, it's always good to see them. Elliott Carpenter illustrates how any form of music is beautiful. I love it when he says, "Blacks are the most musical people because they have suffered and know how to express music more soulfully and heartfully." Music can talk without saying a word.
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Just now a reflection from one the old street lights cast a shadow on five men dressed in suits, ties, and shoes like they stepped off the run way, and as we listened to the first note accompanied by the great Funk Brothers music , we are stunned to know that this lifetime we got to witness one off greatest singing groups man or women on the planet. Like Barry said we created music for every one to enjoyed.. and Hitsville was born .. if you came up during that era like I did, you know week after week there was a new song, new hit, climbing up the charts … and those 45’s were cooking.. Then came the albums and you find music from Motown in every black home .. Every body was popping their fingers and singing along.. You could never tire from listening to such great group.. a lot of love went into created Motown sound and its everlasting .. when you hear a Motown song you just stop whatever you doing and start singing . Approaching 70 I consider myself a lucky man.. LB ‘a reflection of some of the greatest music sung by some of the greatest of all times . June 5, 2024 Wednesday..
Just now a reflection from one the old street lights cast a shadow on five men dressed in suits, ties, and shoes like they stepped off the run way, and as we listened to the first note accompanied by the great Funk Brothers music , we are stunned to know that this lifetime we got to witness one off greatest singing groups man or women on the planet. Like Barry said we created music for every one to enjoyed.. and Hitsville was born .. if you came up during that era like I did, you know week after week there was a new song, new hit, climbing up the charts … and those 45’s were cooking.. Then came the albums and you find music from Motown in every black home .. Every body was popping their fingers and singing along.. You could never tire from listening to such great group.. a lot of love went into created Motown sound and its everlasting .. when you hear a Motown song you just stop whatever you doing and start singing . Approaching 70 I consider myself a lucky man.. LB ‘a reflection of some of the greatest music sung by some of the greatest of all times . June 5, 2024 Wednesday..PS. That’s why everybody from all over the world loved those Motown hits..🎉
David Ruffin was the greatest and could dance 🎉🎉🎉🎉 love ❤
Best Choreography! Classic Five Smoooooooooth😅💞
Jackie Wilson/Ruffin church feel showcase many of their songs.
This Unit just stand out for style/vocals/dance. Ruffin should be respected for asking about group money which probably upset the brass. And decades later support by fellow mate Eddie that some wasn't looking out for the group. Folks, forget in early days Gordy family members was their manager.
America's heart throbs ❤❤❤❤❤
Luv that mic pass off.
Marvelous
All are awesome sing ers
The G.O A.T Can do it all and look darn good ❤❤❤doing it Peace and love to yall. ❤❤❤❤❤ thank you Dr.Otis Williams Mr. Temptation to all the TEMPTATIONS God Bless you Delores Smith 7618
. 55:44 insane wtf. 5:32 2.19.24- johnnyJAX spwnd at 4:44am n t fnd out tht blck kids name is johnny!) w btfl wow. sprx flwng insane sync. w johnnyJax*
Nobody will ever compare to the Classic 5. Dennis Edwards was a great replacement for David but after Eddie left it was a wrap. Paul and Melvin out front dancing was excellent. Nobody could ever duplicate their sound. Just goes to show how amazing they were.
Each of these guys gave their own magic to the Temptations. The Classic Five will not be forgotten! 💗
I Would Have Loved To Have Seen What They Have Looked Like And Sound Like Today In 2023❤
To my baby 🍼🍼 daddy may he rest in peace 🕊️🕊️ love your baby 🍼🍼 mama Annie Diaz 💋 carrion Rodriguez 😢😢❤❤
To my babes Johnny 💞 Rodriguez from your wife Annie 💋 carrion Rodriguez
This is when music touched the heart
The Best Group Ever…., everyone else intimidated them
Their harmonies were reminiscent of the old gospel quartets, on top of being master showman. I remember when my oldest brother went to see them at the old Latin Casino. By this time Dennis Edwards had replaced David. I cried because I was too young to go.
Mr Paul Williams❤
Mr. Melvin Franklin❤
Love it!
All the respect are gone from the boys when they are grown they called women’s hoes and bitch’s which women should stop it .
Best singing group Ever The classic five Nobody comes close
Those songs sounds as if they were just cut yesterday.David. Was one of the GREATEST vocolist the world has ever seen .So sad he is not here any more.
Love my Temptations
I miss them so much!
BEINGS BACK MEMORIES.
I always ♥ loved them.
Everything about David is smooth
Would the classic Five or the Dennis Edwards era of the Temptations survive the music 🎶 climate of this era 🤔
PURE TALENT….!
Even when Dusty Springfield introduced & enjoyed the Motown Artist when she presented The Temptations was elevating…
Id did the same slits,iam still on the floor 6 years on
Wow what great footage❤
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Anyone (myself included) who has ever questioned the greatness of David Ruffin should listen to his performance of "I Wish It Would Rain" here. Everything about it shows the pathos, beauty and power of his singing.
David Niven is an actor. You mean David Ruffin.
@@mlfoxworth2247 Oops! Thanks so much!
Wow wow wow❤
ed sullivan showing his racist nature, calling them boys. so much these groups had to deal with
U right
Was this a release on VHS?
The greatest male vocal group ever period.
Fabulous 5 handsome and very talented men real 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Great lead singing, Great background harmony, Great Steps put it all together and you got The Temptations. First saw them in 1962 at the Royal Theater in Baltimore,MD and have been a Fan every since.
Can you believe it. Otis Williams is 88 years old
The best group of all time
Great to hear them singing live on here. Also somebody was doing falsetto parts when Eddie was singing lead excellent and choreography was on point.
Good storyline Otis Williams. RIP to all who left us way too soon.
I love this group of amazing talent both instrumental and vocal. Good music forever.. Thanks for the great entertainment. Motown's favorite listener. Lois. Ruffin Solitaire