Lost Films Starring Jack Johnson

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  1. BBally81

    BBally81 New Member Full Member

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    I've found out that former world champion Jack Johnson appeared in three films, two were American movie made for African American audiences "
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    and "As The World Rolls On" and the third was a Spanish film called "
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    " (Strength and Nobility). All three films are considered lost.

    https://jackjohnsoninspain.wordpress.com/tag/ricard-de-banos/

    https://blackcinemaconnection.com/2015/09/07/as-the-world-rolls-on/

    Anyone know any more information about story behind the productions of these films?
     
  2. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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  3. he grant

    he grant Historian/Film Maker Full Member

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  4. reznick

    reznick In the 7.2% Full Member

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    I’ve seen them all in Klomptons basement.
    There was a guy laying on the sofa across the room. I’m pretty sure he was dead.
     
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  5. Kamikaze

    Kamikaze Bye for now! banned Full Member

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    Man Luis Ortiz looked young there.
     
  6. SolomonDeedes

    SolomonDeedes Active Member Full Member

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    Apparently it was a "thrilling fast moving photodrama", "interspersed with events of usual interest" and "free from any touches of vulgarity". Sounds good.

    https://pasteboard.co/JXUcJCd.jpg