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1939

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Starring	Paul Robeson, Edward Chapman, Simon Lack
Director	Pen Tennyson
Genres	Drama

Proud Valley

Hoping to find work in Wales, David Goliath (Paul Robeson: Show Boat), a ship’s stoker, boards a train and winds up in a small mining town. There, his powerful physique and magnificent singing voice attract the attention of Parry (Simon Lack), the choir director, who hopes to win the national singing meet on the strength of David’s vocal chords. Goliath soon finds himself embracing village life, working down the pit and singing with the choir. However, when a cave-in leads to disaster, the mine is closed and all the workers are left unemployed. Hoping to convince the owners to reopen the colliery, Goliath helps lead a group of activists in a walk to London. Along the way, they learn war has been declared, and begin to plan to get the mine up and running again in time to serve the nation’s needs. With a wealth of musical numbers and Paul Robeson’s undeniable charm, The Proud Valley is a must-see.

Starring	Paul Robeson, Edward Chapman, Simon Lack
Director	Pen Tennyson
Studio	ELEVATION
Run time	DVD: 1 hr 14 mins
Certificate
Genres	Drama
Language	DVD: English
Released	Production year: 1939 To Rent: DVD: 11 Jan 2010

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  I only watched this because it is rumored that one of the miners was a relative - Otherwise it was the pits!
  
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  A likeable, gentle little film. Its an odd mix of leftish politics (think Brassed Off with old fashioned values) and war-time propaganda. The undergorund mine ... read more »
  
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  I only watched this because it is rumored that one of the miners was a relative - Otherwise it was the pits!
  
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  Hoping to find work in Wales, David Goliath (Paul Robeson: Show Boat), a ship’s stoker, boards a train and winds up in a small mining town. There, his powerful physique and magnificent singing voice attract the attention of Parry (Simon Lack), the choir director, who hopes to win the ...