Research Essay Paul Robeson, Civil Rights Activist and Actor, made changes to African-American citizens and the movie industry. His work in the movie industry has changed the 1920’s motion picture industry. Robeson decision to join the Civil Rights Movement helped African American citizens in the 1920’s.
“In 1924, Robeson played the lead in the production All God's Chillun Got Wings, and the following year, he starred in the London staging of The Emperor Jones—both by playwright Eugene O'Neill.”(biography.com) Paul Robeson was relevant to the the changes of the 1920’s by contributing to the movie industry. He temporarily worked as a lawyer in 1923. He left after experiencing racism at his firm. With the motivation of Eslanda, who later became his manager , motivated him to hit the stage. He had the lead in the making of “All God’s Chillun Got Wings.” The following year, he had a role in the London staging of “The Emperors Jones” both by playwright Eugene O’ Neil. Also, he starred in an African-American director Oscar Micheaux’s 1925 Body and Soul. He had minor roles in the production of Shuffle Along. Shuffle Along was a musical play written by a pair of Vaudeville veterans. He was on his way to international fame. He continued to gain fame in London in 1928, when he had his opportunity to star in Showboat. Where he tread the boards with “Ol’ Man River” a song later becoming his signature …show more content…
He was prized international figure in Europe. He spoke against racial injustice regularly and was involved in world politics. He also, supported Pan Africanism and sang for Loyalist soldiers throughout Spain’s Civil War. He was involved in anti-Nazi demonstrations and performed for Allied Forces in World War
“In 1924, Robeson played the lead in the production All God's Chillun Got Wings, and the following year, he starred in the London staging of The Emperor Jones—both by playwright Eugene O'Neill.”(biography.com) Paul Robeson was relevant to the the changes of the 1920’s by contributing to the movie industry. He temporarily worked as a lawyer in 1923. He left after experiencing racism at his firm. With the motivation of Eslanda, who later became his manager , motivated him to hit the stage. He had the lead in the making of “All God’s Chillun Got Wings.” The following year, he had a role in the London staging of “The Emperors Jones” both by playwright Eugene O’ Neil. Also, he starred in an African-American director Oscar Micheaux’s 1925 Body and Soul. He had minor roles in the production of Shuffle Along. Shuffle Along was a musical play written by a pair of Vaudeville veterans. He was on his way to international fame. He continued to gain fame in London in 1928, when he had his opportunity to star in Showboat. Where he tread the boards with “Ol’ Man River” a song later becoming his signature …show more content…
He was prized international figure in Europe. He spoke against racial injustice regularly and was involved in world politics. He also, supported Pan Africanism and sang for Loyalist soldiers throughout Spain’s Civil War. He was involved in anti-Nazi demonstrations and performed for Allied Forces in World War