Robeson, Paul 1898-1976
Overview
| Works: | 1,741 works in 3,567 publications in 11 languages and 62,810 library holdings |
|---|---|
| Genres: | Biographies Drama Film adaptations Excerpts Autobiographies Silent films Musicals Internet videos Documentary films Race films |
| Subject Headings: | African Americans |
| Roles: | Performer, Actor, Author, Singer, Narrator, br=, Instrumentalist, Author of introduction, Originator, Other, Honoree, Costume designer, Composer, Vocalist, chi, Editor, b=b, Adapter, Proofreader, Interviewee, Signer, Contributor, Dedicatee, Translator, Conductor, Commentator |
| Classifications: | E185.97.R63, B |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Paul Robeson
- Paul Robeson by Martin B Duberman( Book )
- The undiscovered Paul Robeson : an artist's journey, 1898-1939 by Paul Robeson( Book )
- Here I stand by Paul Robeson( Book )
- Paul Robeson : the artist as revolutionary by Gerald Horne( )
- Eslanda : the large and unconventional life of Mrs. Paul Robeson by Barbara Ransby( )
- The politics of Paul Robeson's Othello by Lindsey R Swindall( )
- The crisis of the Negro intellectual by Harold Cruse( Book )
- Paul Robeson : a life of activism and art by Lindsey R Swindall( )
- Paul Robeson and the Cold War performance complex : race, madness, activism by Tony Perucci( )
- Paul Robeson speaks : writings, speeches, interviews, 1918-1974 by Paul Robeson( Book )
- The whole world in his hands : a pictorial biography of Paul Robeson by Susan Robeson( Book )
- Paul Robeson, All-American by Dorothy Butler Gilliam( Book )
- Paul Robeson : artist and citizen by Jeffrey C Stewart( Book )
- Heavenly bodies : film stars and society by Richard Dyer( Book )
- Paul Robeson by Scott Ehrlich( Book )
- Paul Robeson : the life and times of a free Black man by Virginia Hamilton( Book )
- Paul Robeson by Eloise Greenfield( Book )
- Paul Robeson : the years of promise and achievement by Sheila Tully Boyle( Book )
- Paul Robeson, citizen of the world by Shirley Graham Du Bois( Book )
- The professor and the pupil : the politics of W.E.B. Du Bois and Paul Robeson by Murali Balaji( Book )
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Most widely held works by
Paul Robeson
The Emperor Jones by
Eugene O'Neill(
Visual
)
67 editions published between 1933 and 2016 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,022 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A cunning manipulator takes control of a Caribbean island and declares himself emperor
67 editions published between 1933 and 2016 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,022 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A cunning manipulator takes control of a Caribbean island and declares himself emperor
Songs of free men by
Paul Robeson(
)
31 editions published between 1942 and 2001 in 5 languages and held by 888 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
31 editions published between 1942 and 2001 in 5 languages and held by 888 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Classic folk music from Smithsonian Folkways(
Recording
)
5 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 465 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of folk songs performed during the great folksong revival of the 1940s through 1960s
5 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 465 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of folk songs performed during the great folksong revival of the 1940s through 1960s
Paul Robeson sings "Ol' man river" & other favorites by
Paul Robeson(
)
16 editions published between 1985 and 1998 in 3 languages and held by 443 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
16 editions published between 1985 and 1998 in 3 languages and held by 443 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Paul Robeson : portraits of the artist(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2007 in English and held by 381 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of feature films that starred Paul Robeson, plus one short documentary narrated by Sidney Poitier
1 edition published in 2007 in English and held by 381 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of feature films that starred Paul Robeson, plus one short documentary narrated by Sidney Poitier
Celebration of America(
Recording
)
3 editions published in 2002 in English and held by 361 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents fourteen patriotic songs in a variety of genres, and includes facts about the history of the U.S., and a trivia question that relates to each selection
3 editions published in 2002 in English and held by 361 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents fourteen patriotic songs in a variety of genres, and includes facts about the history of the U.S., and a trivia question that relates to each selection
Pioneers of African-American cinema(
Visual
)
4 editions published in 2016 in English and held by 357 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Among the most fascinating chapters of film history is that of the so-called "race films" that flourished in the 1920s -'40s. Unlike the "black cast" films produced within the Hollywood studio system, these films not only starred African Americans but were funded, written, produced, edited, distributed, and often exhibited by people of color. Entrepreneurial filmmakers built an industry apart from the Hollywood establishment, cultivating visual and narrative styles that were uniquely their own
4 editions published in 2016 in English and held by 357 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Among the most fascinating chapters of film history is that of the so-called "race films" that flourished in the 1920s -'40s. Unlike the "black cast" films produced within the Hollywood studio system, these films not only starred African Americans but were funded, written, produced, edited, distributed, and often exhibited by people of color. Entrepreneurial filmmakers built an industry apart from the Hollywood establishment, cultivating visual and narrative styles that were uniquely their own
Rhapsodies in black : music and words from the Harlem Renaissance(
Recording
)
2 editions published in 2000 in English and held by 356 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The only collection in existence documenting the music, art and literature of the new negro of the Harlem Renaissance featuring digitally restored original recordings as well as new readings of renaissance literature plus a book containing rare previously unpublished photos, artwork and writings."
2 editions published in 2000 in English and held by 356 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The only collection in existence documenting the music, art and literature of the new negro of the Harlem Renaissance featuring digitally restored original recordings as well as new readings of renaissance literature plus a book containing rare previously unpublished photos, artwork and writings."
King Solomon's Mines by
Robert Stevenson(
Visual
)
46 editions published between 1937 and 2016 in English and Undetermined and held by 316 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Adventurer Allan Quartermain leads a party in search of both a missing English aristocrat and King Solomon's Mines
46 editions published between 1937 and 2016 in English and Undetermined and held by 316 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Adventurer Allan Quartermain leads a party in search of both a missing English aristocrat and King Solomon's Mines
Don't mourn-- organize! : songs of labor songwriter Joe Hill by
Joe Hill(
Recording
)
12 editions published in 1990 in English and held by 308 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Songs, poems, and speeches by or about labor organizer Joe Hill
12 editions published in 1990 in English and held by 308 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Songs, poems, and speeches by or about labor organizer Joe Hill
Body and soul by
Oscar Micheaux(
Visual
)
32 editions published between 1924 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 306 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Paul Robeson in his first screen role, plays two parts, an evil preacher and his good brother, who wage a personal war for the body and soul of the heroine
32 editions published between 1924 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 306 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Paul Robeson in his first screen role, plays two parts, an evil preacher and his good brother, who wage a personal war for the body and soul of the heroine
Native land(
Visual
)
14 editions published between 1942 and 2016 in English and Undetermined and held by 304 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Inspired by the 1938 report of the La Follette Civil Liberties Committee's investigation into the repression of labor organizing, Leo Hurwitz and Paul Strand's biting and beautiful Native Land (1942, though largely shot between '37 and '39) combines documentary footage with staged reenactments to depict the struggle of trade unions against corporations, their spies and contractors. Legendary singer, actor and activist Paul Robeson narrates the film through words and song, lending the work a sense of powerful gravitas. In part a progressive response to the patriotic newsreel series The March of Time, Hurwitz and Strand (alongside their documentary filmmaking collective, Frontier Films) divided the majority of the film into four parts, all based on real events: the murders of a union farmer in Michigan and a labor organizer in Cleveland; the shooting down of two Southern sharecroppers (one black, one white) by deputies; a brutal Ku Klux Klan rally in which members tar and feather progressive political candidates; and the Republic Steel Massacre of 1937. Interwoven with these sequences are dramatizations of the workings of labor union spies, as well as slice-of-life montages meant to illustrate the themes of liberty, freedom, and industrial modernization
14 editions published between 1942 and 2016 in English and Undetermined and held by 304 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Inspired by the 1938 report of the La Follette Civil Liberties Committee's investigation into the repression of labor organizing, Leo Hurwitz and Paul Strand's biting and beautiful Native Land (1942, though largely shot between '37 and '39) combines documentary footage with staged reenactments to depict the struggle of trade unions against corporations, their spies and contractors. Legendary singer, actor and activist Paul Robeson narrates the film through words and song, lending the work a sense of powerful gravitas. In part a progressive response to the patriotic newsreel series The March of Time, Hurwitz and Strand (alongside their documentary filmmaking collective, Frontier Films) divided the majority of the film into four parts, all based on real events: the murders of a union farmer in Michigan and a labor organizer in Cleveland; the shooting down of two Southern sharecroppers (one black, one white) by deputies; a brutal Ku Klux Klan rally in which members tar and feather progressive political candidates; and the Republic Steel Massacre of 1937. Interwoven with these sequences are dramatizations of the workings of labor union spies, as well as slice-of-life montages meant to illustrate the themes of liberty, freedom, and industrial modernization
Paul Robeson by
Paul Robeson(
Recording
)
46 editions published between 1958 and 2005 in 6 languages and held by 287 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Songs sung by Paul Robeson, recorded to cassette from the original record (no information about the original record or the songs sung)
46 editions published between 1958 and 2005 in 6 languages and held by 287 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Songs sung by Paul Robeson, recorded to cassette from the original record (no information about the original record or the songs sung)
Show boat by
Jerome Kern(
Visual
)
14 editions published between 1936 and 2020 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 275 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This is the story of the growth and maturity of Magnolia, a stage star who falls for the dashing riverboat gambler, Gaylord Ravenal
14 editions published between 1936 and 2020 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 275 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This is the story of the growth and maturity of Magnolia, a stage star who falls for the dashing riverboat gambler, Gaylord Ravenal
Americana : the American dream(
)
3 editions published between 2005 and 2009 and held by 272 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
3 editions published between 2005 and 2009 and held by 272 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Paul Robeson : essays on his life and legacy by
Joseph Dorinson(
Book
)
3 editions published between 2002 and 2004 in English and held by 271 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This volume is derived from a collection of essays first presented at a conference held at Long Island U. in February 1998, to honor Paul Robeson's memory on the hundredth anniversary of his birth. Some of the essays appeared in Pennsylvania History: A Journal of Mid-Atlantic States (Winter 1999, volume 66, number 1). Additional essays were added to create this volume of 18 works, written by scholars and activists, and exploring Robeson's significance as a singer and political activist; his efforts to achieve solidarity between African Americans and Jews; the important role played by his wife, Eslanda Goode Robeson, in his struggles; his founding of the Freedom newspaper during the Korean War; the way conservative Americans turned against him in the press and tried to silence his voice; and his contemporary relevance. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
3 editions published between 2002 and 2004 in English and held by 271 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This volume is derived from a collection of essays first presented at a conference held at Long Island U. in February 1998, to honor Paul Robeson's memory on the hundredth anniversary of his birth. Some of the essays appeared in Pennsylvania History: A Journal of Mid-Atlantic States (Winter 1999, volume 66, number 1). Additional essays were added to create this volume of 18 works, written by scholars and activists, and exploring Robeson's significance as a singer and political activist; his efforts to achieve solidarity between African Americans and Jews; the important role played by his wife, Eslanda Goode Robeson, in his struggles; his founding of the Freedom newspaper during the Korean War; the way conservative Americans turned against him in the press and tried to silence his voice; and his contemporary relevance. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
The magic of Christmas : nostalgic songs and carols(
)
2 editions published in 2009 in English and held by 270 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2 editions published in 2009 in English and held by 270 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Paul Robeson : performs "Ole Man River" for construction workers at Sydney Opera House(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 1960 in English and held by 260 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This video is a recording of Paul Robeson performing "Ole Man River" for construction workers at Sydney Opera House
1 edition published in 1960 in English and held by 260 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This video is a recording of Paul Robeson performing "Ole Man River" for construction workers at Sydney Opera House
Show boat by
Jerome Kern(
Recording
)
16 editions published between 1927 and 2002 in English and Undetermined and held by 251 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Promotional records for the 1936 Universal Productions film muisical Show boat. Contains brief musical excerpts dubbed from the soundtrack, interspersed with vocal commentary promoting the film
16 editions published between 1927 and 2002 in English and Undetermined and held by 251 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Promotional records for the 1936 Universal Productions film muisical Show boat. Contains brief musical excerpts dubbed from the soundtrack, interspersed with vocal commentary promoting the film
Edna Ferber's Show Boat by
Jerome Kern(
Visual
)
8 editions published between 1936 and 2018 in English and held by 250 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This is the story of the growth and maturity of Magnolia, a showboat star, who falls for Gaylord Ravenal, a riverboat gambler
8 editions published between 1936 and 2018 in English and held by 250 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This is the story of the growth and maturity of Magnolia, a showboat star, who falls for Gaylord Ravenal, a riverboat gambler
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Related Identities
- Duberman, Martin B. Author
- Swindall, Lindsey R. 1977- Author
- Robeson, Eslanda Goode 1896-1965 Other Costume designer Performer Author Actor
- Shakespeare, William 1564-1616 Author
- Othello (Fictitious character from Shakespeare)
- Robeson, Paul Jr 1927-2014 Interviewee Author
- Brown, Lawrence 1893-1972 Singer Arranger Performer Author Instrumentalist
- Horne, Gerald Author
- Ransby, Barbara Author
- Wright, Richard 1908-1960 Author Lyricist
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Associated Subjects
Actors African American actors African American anthropologists African American arts African American athletes African American authors African American intellectuals African American political activists African Americans African Americans--Civil rights African American singers African Americans--Intellectual life African Americans--Politics and government Blacks--Civil rights Du Bois, W. E. B.--(William Edward Burghardt), Fame Ferber, Edna, Folk songs Folk songs, English Garland, Judy Hansberry, Lorraine, Harlem Renaissance Monroe, Marilyn, Moore, Richard B.--(Richard Benjamin) Motion picture actors and actresses--Public opinion Motion pictures--Social aspects Musicals Musicals--Excerpts Musicals--Librettos O'Neill, Eugene, Operas--Excerpts, Arranged Oratorios--Excerpts, Arranged Political activists Political and social views Political ballads and songs Political corruption Popular music Race relations Robeson, Eslanda Goode, Robeson, Paul, Robeson, Susan, Singers Social conflict Songs (Low voice) with orchestra Songs (Low voice) with piano Spirituals (Songs) United States West Indies Women anthropologists Wright, Richard,
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Alternative Names
Paul Leroy Robeson
Paul Robeson
Paul Robeson acteur, athlète, chanteur et écrivain américain
Paul Robeson actor, atleta, cantante, abogado y activista políglota estadounidense
Paul Robeson American singer, actor, and political activist (1898-1976)
Paul Robeson americký herec, atlét, spevák a spisovateľ
Paul Robeson americký herec, zpěvák a aktivista
Paul Robeson Amerikaans acteur
Paul Robeson Amerikan basketbol oyuncusu
Paul Robeson amerikansk skådespelare, sångare och advokat
Paul Robeson amerikansk skodespelar, songar og advokat
Paul Robeson amerikansk skuespiller, sanger og advokat
Paul Robeson amerykański koszykarz
Paul Robeson attore, cestista e cantante statunitense
Paul Robeson basketbollist amerikan
Paul Robeson basquetebolista estadunidense
Paul Robeson pemeran laki-laki asal Amerika Serikat
Paul Robeson US-amerikanischer Schauspieler, Sänger, Sportler, Autor und Bürgerrechtler
Robeson P. B. певец, актёр, правозащитник 1898-1976
Robeson P. L. B. певец, актёр, правозащитник 1898-1976
Robeson P. L. певец, актёр, правозащитник 1898-1976
Robeson P. певец, актёр, правозащитник 1898-1976
Robeson, Paul Bustill, 1898-1976
Robeson, Paul Leroy
Robeson, Paul Leroy 1898-1976
Robeson, Paul LeRoy Bustill
Robson, Polʹ
Robson, Polʹ 1898-1976
Robsonas Polis
Поль Робсон
Робсон П.
Робсон П. Л. Б. певец, актёр, правозащитник 1898-1976
Робсон П. певец, актёр, правозащитник 1898-1976
Робсон Поль
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פול רובסון
פול רובסון שחקן וזמר אמריקאי
רובסון, פול
רובסון, פול 1898-1976
بول روبسون
بول روبسون لاعب كرة سلة
پل رابسون بازیگر، خواننده، و وکیل آمریکایی
پل روبسن
পল ৰ'বচন
ਪਾਲ ਰਾਬਸਨ
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폴 로브슨
ポール・ロブスン
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