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Minstrel Man is a 1944 American film directed by Joseph H. Lewis and produced by Producers Releasing Corporation. It was nominated for two Academy Awards (Best Original Song and Best Original Score). Production began in late 1943. Director Lewis was drafted during production; he was replaced briefly by Edgar G. Ulmer. The studio shut the film down until the scheduling conflicts of cast and crew could be resolved. Lewis was released from the army in March 1944, and completed the film.
Original Release
08/01/1944
US Release
08/01/1944
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Benny Fields | Dixie Boy Johnson |
| Gladys George | Mae White |
| Alan Dinehart | Lew Dunn |
| Roscoe Karns | Roscoe / Lasses White |
| Jerome Cowan | Bill Evans |
| Judy Clark | Caroline Jr. - age 16 / Caroline Jr.-16 years old |
| Molly Lamont | Caroline Johnson |
| John Raitt | Singer |
| The Anestos | Dance Specialty |
| Lee 'Lasses' White | 'Lasses' White |
Directors
Joseph H. Lewis, Edgar G. Ulmer
Writers
Irwin Franklyn, Pierre Gendron, Martin Mooney, Raymond L. Schrock
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Benny Fields | Dixie Boy Johnson |
| Gladys George | Mae White |
| Alan Dinehart | Lew Dunn |
| Roscoe Karns | Roscoe / Lasses White |
| Jerome Cowan | Bill Evans |
| Judy Clark | Caroline Jr. - age 16 / Caroline Jr.-16 years old |
| Molly Lamont | Caroline Johnson |
| John Raitt | Singer |
| The Anestos | Dance Specialty |
| Lee 'Lasses' White | 'Lasses' White |
| Eddie Kane | Theater Manager |
| Harold Miller | Havana Nightclub Patron |
| Gloria Petroff | Caroline Jr. - age 5 |
| Stanley Price | Broadway Revival Producer |
| Mary Daly | Chorus Girl |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Leon Fromkess | Producer |
| Harry Revel | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1945 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Song | Nominated |
| 1945 | Oscar | Best Music, Scoring of a Musical Picture | Nominated |
