12 Sep 1938
Styles and Smiles
Frank E. Jessop presents a revue of the dancing and singing acts of the time.
The Sun's Gonna Shine
A lyrical recreation of Lightnin’ Hopkins’ decision at age eight to stop chopping cotton and start singing for a living. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2013.
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Lightnin' Hopkins Himself
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