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The Negro Sailor

Plot: US Navy produced short stars Joel Fluellen as a draftee from his civilian job at a black newspaper through boot camp and an assignment in the Pacific. Completed after the surrender of Japan, the film celebrates the teamwork, diversity, and the actions of several distinguished African American sailors
Release Date: Thursday, December 13 1945
79 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Joel FluellenJoel FluellenJoel Fluellen was 38 in The Negro Sailor as 'Bill Johnson'.
Birthday: Mon, Dec 02 1907 –
Fri, Feb 02 1990
Portrait of Spencer WilliamsSpencer WilliamsSpencer Williams was 52 in The Negro Sailor as 'Frank Roberts - columnist'.
Birthday: Fri, Jul 14 1893 –
Sat, Dec 13 1969
Portrait of Leigh WhipperLeigh WhipperLeigh Whipper was 69 in The Negro Sailor as 'Editor'.
Birthday: Sun, Oct 29 1876 –
Sat, Jul 26 1975

Crew

Portrait of Henry LevinHenry LevinHenry Levin was 36 in The Negro Sailor as 'Director'
Birthday: Sat, Jun 05 1909 –
Thu, May 01 1980