Minstrel Man

Virtually PRC's only musical before it was bought out by another company in the late 40's, this film tells the story of Dixie Boy Johnson, a performer in minstrel shows, who loses his wife when their daughter is born. Made with money from the sale of the film HITLER'S MADMAN the previous year to MGM, the film won an Oscar nomination for its score. The songs were written specifically for this film, and they're designed to bring forward the plot . The lead actor does an outstanding job, and for years l thought he was Al Jolson, only it turns out he wasn't. All in all a fine effort from PRC, and possibly even their finest film. Alas, dye to the demise of PRC's corporate successor, this film is now public domain.