In lena horne appeared in such movies as cabin in the sky 1943, meet me in las vegas 1956, and the wiz 1978. With max riemelt, anneke kim sarnau, katja riemann, armin rohde. He tries to build a flying machine so that he can return finally to where he belongs. Theater in the sky movie theater enjoy football and your favorite movies and more on the big screen. A down and out compulsive gambler is killed during a shootout and the devil is ready to claim his soul unless he can reform. Cabin in the sky was one of the first bigbudget black hollywood films. A pete smith specialty shows a bit of the famous excised scene with lena in a bathtub. Discovering a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or watch the vincente minnellidirected movie via.
Selected by the prestigious american film institute as one of the 400 best american films of all time. Building a new cabin in the sky best remembered as a 1943 film starring ethel waters, the musical is being resurrected as a concert series, which aims to both honor the story and reckon with its. Directed by vincente minnelli, the film stars ethel waters, eddie rochester anderson and lena horne. Theres something perversely selfdefeating about cabin in the sky s opening apologetic disclaimer, which essentially says, the racism in the film you are about to see is morally abhorrent and wholly unforgivable. Motion picture poster for cabin in the sky showing dancers observed by an angel on a cloud, above, and a devil amid flames, below. Cabin in the sky was an auspicious directorial debut for the young vincente minnelli and provided ethel waters and lena horne with an excellent showcase for their considerable talents. A cabin on the sky is not just a business for me, it has also been my home and that pride of ownership shows throughout the property.
It also has address book, notepad, countdown and expense manager. In these enlightened times, a movie such as cabin in the sky which is heavily laden with racial stereotypes seems awkwardly out of place. Arnold, a boy who has believed from an early age that he is an extraterrestrial and now sees his time on earth coming to an end. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. Siskoid cabin in the sky is a rare treat, a black cast musical from the 40s, and its a real charmer, devotional in spirit, like a church choir come alive to tell a story, with great songs, fun dance numbers, and an unexpectedly apocalyptic climax. A remarkably charismatic entertainer, horne was one of the most popular read more. Ethel waters, eddie rochester anderson, lena horne, louis armstrong, rex ingram, mantan moreland, bill bailey, butterfly mcqueen, and. Cabin in the sky overcomes some questionable storytelling choices thanks to. Having pretty much grown up in the skykomish valley i, david, moved to the cabin in 1976 and eventually purchased the property in 1978. I have operated a cabin on the sky as a vacation rental since 2002.
Check where full movies are available on streaming websites. During a bizarre dream in which god and satan battle for his soul, a lazy gambling husband is guided towards redemption. Beautiful riverfront getaway in the cascade mountains index. Cabin in the sky, dvd, manufactured on demand, full frame, musicals theatrical, 888574432447. I am not a fan of musicals but this is movie is one my favorites. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing cabin in the sky near you. Watch movies free online thousands of movies to watch.
A romanticist folk tale sprung to life, cabin in the sky 1943 was based on the broadway musical of the same name. However, before we all jump on the political correctness bandwagon, its worth remembering that the movie was made during ww2, and that civil rights movements were some 20 or so years in the future. Credits and first scene from mgms production of the broadway musical cabin in the sky, 1943, starring eddie rochester anderson, ethel waters and lena horne, directed by vincente minnelli. Watch cabin in the sky online stream full movie directv. The film was hornes first and only leading role in an mgm musical. Cabin in the sky is a 1943 american musical film based on the 1940 broadway musical of the same name. Cabin in the sky can feel a little claustrophobic and stagebound, but it develops a jazzy. Cabin in the sky is one of the best fantasycomedymusical films ever made and boasts some of the best stage and recording talents of the xxth century. For everything you deserve and even more, deltas proud to offer a variety of signature products and experiences unlike anything else in the sky. You deserve to arrive refreshed, even after a short flight.
Waters and rex ingram reprise their roles from the broadway production. Find movie and film cast and crew information for cabin in the sky 1943 vincente minnelli on allmovie. Louis armstrong is also featured in the film as one. We search near and far for original movie trailer from all decades. Today, cabin in the sky is best remembered as a 1943 movie starring ethel waters, lena horne and louis armstrong but it started as a hit. Cabin in the sky can feel a little claustrophobic and stagebound, but it develops a jazzy, infectious rhythm especially in its third act, and its a rare treat to. Lena horne and eddie anderson in cabin in the sky 1943 rex ingram and lena. Her role in the film stormy weather 1943 included her rendition of the title song, which became her trademark.
With a new premiere every day, the sky cinema app is a musthave for all movie fans. The disc comes with four extras, starting with the original trailer. See the full list of cabin in the sky cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more. Cabin in the sky 1990 stream and watch online moviefone. This cd from rhino contains all of the music from the soundtrack plus a few outtakes that did not make it into the movie. Cabin in the sky is a 1943 fantasy musical directed by vincente minnelli about a slothful gambler, joseph little joe jackson eddie rochester anderson, who must face himself in purgatory. If you are a sky tv or virgin media tv customer in the uk or ireland who subscribes to sky cinema, you can watch more than movies on the go. Access thousands of movies that are free to watch online without downloading. Looking to feast your eyes on cabin in the sky on your tv or mobile device at home. It stars ethel waters as petunia, a good christian woman who adores her husband little joe eddie rochester anderson, a man good at heart but a sinner who cannot defeat his urge to gamble. Cabin in the sky 1943 allmovie movies and films database.
If you are a sky cinema customer, with a sky id or my virgin media username, you can watch all available movies directly on your device, at no extra. In his native village, people regard him as a loveable fool. Always loved this movie but finally decided to add it to my collection of classic movies. So it makes sense that a family or collection of college kids would be best served not taking up that craigslist ad for a wonderful vacation lodge in the. Enjoy it for what it is a masterpiece and turn professor boyds platitudes off. Watch cabin in the sky starring ethel waters in this musical on directv.
A 1943 film version of the broadway musical of the same name directed by vincente minnelli father of liza minnelli cast. The bedrooms are adjoining with a queen bed in the front bedroom and. It starred eddie rochester anderson, ethel waters and lena horne with guest appearances by duke ellington and louis armstrong. All new furnishings, clean, pleasant and quiet with plenty of off street parking. Cabin in the sky 1943 official trailer ethel waters, eddie. Secretly guided by the general the lords angel, little joe gives up his shiftless ways.
If you are a sky cinema customer, with a sky id or my virgin media username, you can watch all available movies directly on your device, at no extra cost. Cabin in the sky original motion picture soundtrack. Find movie and film cast and crew information for cabin in the sky 1943 vincente minnelli on allmovie allmovie. Theater in the sky cabin in pigeon forge with awesome. Publication date 2007 usage attributionnoncommercial 3. Cabin in the sky is a 1943 american musical film based on the 1940 broadway musical of the. Although the film is often criticized for what today are regarded as stereotypical characteristics e.
Cabin in the sky is a cozy, fun completely remodeled two bedroom cabin, perfect for a small family. Going up duke ellington, instrumentaal nummer door duke ellington en zijn orkest. This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title cabin in the sky. In this cloudy sky overhead now theres no guiding star i can see and i would be lost by each wild tempest tossed oh, if i didnt know of a place we two can go theres a little cabin in the sky, mister for me and for you i feel that its true somehow cant you see that cabin in the sky, mister an acre or two of heavenly blue to plow. Cabin in the sky 1943 official trailer ethel waters. A look back at cabin in the sky baltimoreblackwoman. Uptothesky is a free online diary and private journal designed for personal and business use. Cabin in the sky busby berkeley, vincente minnelli, ethel. Cabin with spectacular views and movie theater near pigeon forge. To enjoy your time, even when youre on a long journey.
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