Based on the musical play of the same title by Lynn Root. Originally released as a motion picture by Loew's Inc. in 1943. VHS. Ethel Waters, Eddie "Rochester" Anderson, Lena Horne, Louis Armstrong, Rex Ingram, Kenneth Spencer, "Bubbles" (John W. Sublett), Oscar Polk.
Summary:
Petunia Jackson, a poor but devout woman, is burdened with a shiftless husband called Little Joe. When Little Joe is seriously wounded in a fight and seems about to die, the forces of heaven and hell begin a battle for his soul.
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