Rent The Proud Valley (1940)

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1h 14min
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Synopsis:
Hoping to find work in Wales, David Goliath (Paul Robinson), a ship's stoker, boards a train and winds up in a small mining town. There, his powerful physique and magnificent singing voice attract the attention of Parry (Simon Lack), the choir director, who hopes to win the national singing meet on the strength of David's vocal chords. Goliath soon finds himself embracing village life, working down the pit and singing with the choir. However, when a cave-in leads to disaster, the mine is closed and all the workers are left unemployed. Hoping to convince the owners to reopen the colliery, Goliath helps lead a group of activists in a walk to London.
Along the way, they learn war has been declared, and begin to plan to get the mine up and running again in time to server the nation's needs.
Actors:
, , , , , Dilys Thomas, , , , , , , , , , , , , Edward Keyes,
Directors:
Producers:
Michael Balcon
Writers:
Herbert Marshall, Alfredda Brilliant, Pen Tennyson, Jack Jones, Louis Golding, Roland Pertwee
Studio:
Optimum
Genres:
Classics, Drama, Music & Musicals
Collections:
Getting to Know..., Getting to Know: Denzel Washington, People of the Pictures, Remembering Leslie Phillips
BBFC:
Release Date:
11/01/2010
Run Time:
74 minutes
Languages:
English LPCM Mono
DVD Regions:
Region 2
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Full Screen 1.33:1 / 4:3
Colour:
Colour
BBFC:
Release Date:
27/03/2017
Run Time:
76 minutes
Languages:
English LPCM Mono
Subtitles:
English Hard of Hearing
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Full Screen 1.37:1
Colour:
B & W
BLU-RAY Regions:
B
Bonus:
  • Paul Robeson and the Proud Valleys Featurette
  • David Harewood on Paul Robeson
  • Mining Review 2/11: A Star Drops In (1949)
  • Selected Tracks from 'Paul Robeson - The Transatlantic Exchange Concert

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A moving and historical document - The Proud Valley review by kw

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14/03/2024

The plot is a bit rubbish but the film itself is marvellous. Paul Robeson described it as his favourite, being the only one where his portrayal of a real character (as opposed to a stereotype) wasn't edited out in the cutting room. I think this was the first occasion in which a film portrayed a black man as a hero. And of course his wonderful voice will send shivers down your spine! Well worth viewing.

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