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John Henry
- Title
- John Henry [motion picture] / Rinehart and Winston, Inc. in cooperation with Lumin Films.
- Publication
- New York : Phoenix/BFA, 1972.
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| Status | Vol/Date | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Offsite to submit a request in person. | C.2 REEL 1 OF 1 | Moving image | By appointment only | J M16 1545 J C.2 REEL 1 OF 1 C.2 REEL 1 OF 1 | Offsite |
Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Offsite to submit a request in person. | C.1 REEL 1 OF 1 | Moving image | By appointment only | J M16 1545 J C.1 REEL 1 OF 1 C.1 REEL 1 OF 1 | Offsite |
Details
- Additional Authors
- Pierpoint, Harry.
- Description
- 1 film reel (11 min.) : sd. col.; 16 mm.
- Summary
- An inconographic treatment of the famous Black folklore hero. When railroads were pushing westward, men like John Henry were needed to swing the spike hammer. Unlike the other steel drivers, John Henry used two hammers instead of one.
- Subjects
- Credits (note)
- Director, Harry Pierpoint; song by Bobby Short.
- Title
- John Henry [motion picture] / Rinehart and Winston, Inc. in cooperation with Lumin Films.
- Imprint
- New York : Phoenix/BFA, 1972.
- Credits
- Director, Harry Pierpoint; song by Bobby Short.
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- Added Author
- Pierpoint, Harry.
- Branch Call Number
- J M16 1545 J