description Hallelujah! Overview
'Hallelujah' is a 1929 American pre-Code musical film directed by King Vidor and released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Notable for being one of the first major studio films to feature an all-African American cast, it stars Daniel L. Haynes and Nina Mae McKinney. The production was shot as a silent film but was released with a synchronized musical score and sound effects during the transition to the sound era.
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info Hallelujah! Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1929 |
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What is Hallelujah! about?
Hallelujah! is a 1929 American musical drama directed by King Vidor. It follows an African American family and community in the rural South through romance, religion, ambition, and betrayal.
Why is Hallelujah! important in film history?
It was one of the first major Hollywood productions to feature an all-African American cast. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer released it during the transition from silent cinema to sound.
Who stars in Hallelujah!?
Daniel L. Haynes and Nina Mae McKinney are among the principal performers. The film also features Victoria Spivey and William Fountaine.
Is Hallelujah! a silent film?
No. It was released in 1929 as a sound film with musical and synchronized sound elements. Its production came during the early sound era, when studios were experimenting with dialogue, songs, and recorded effects.
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