Poster of The Negro Sailor

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

Crew

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