Robert taylor stars in the mgm romantic comedywestern many rivers to cross 1955 as bushrod gentry, a handsome 18th century trapper who reluctantly becomes the object of affection for marriagecrazed pioneer mary stuart cherne eleanor parker. May 06, 20 music video by ub40 performing many rivers to cross. What a wonderful surprise to find myself watching a screwball comedy about as good as cary grant or irene dunne could have hoped to make in the 1930s. Watch many rivers to cross online thirteen wnet new york. Jimmy cliff originally released many rivers to cross written by jimmy cliff and jimmy cliff released it on the album jimmy cliff in 1969. Not every investigation is tied up with a neat bow on the last page. I wasnt expecting much from this film just something to pass a rainy sunday. Hear classic music from many rivers to cross, 1955, directed by roy rowland, with robert taylor, eleanor parker, victor mclaglen, at tcm. May 08, 2017 provided to youtube by universal music group many rivers to cross ub40 labour of love. A traveling preachers coming to town, but miles henderson is upset because cissie crawford seems reluctant to marry him.
Many rivers to cross is a 1955 english film stars robert taylor, roy rowland, harry brown, guy trosper, steve frazee, eleanor parker, victor mclaglen, jeff richards, russ tamblyn, james arness, alan hale jr. Read the full synopsis of many rivers to cross, 1955, directed by roy rowland, with robert taylor, eleanor parker, victor mclaglen, at turner classic movies. Song many rivers to cross 2009 digital remaster artist ub40. Escaping his marital responsibilities which were impressed upon him on threat of death, gentry heads into the north country, with mary in hot. Set to the somber many rivers to cross by jimmy cliff is the funeral that ben urich actually deserves albeit with a startling lack of black people, which, come on, with matts. Many rivers to cross 1955 cast and crew headstrong mary stuart cherne eleanor parker is in hot pursuit of frontiersman bushrod gentry robert taylor, and is determined to make him her husband. Many rivers to cross is a song written and recorded in 1969 by jimmy cliff. Bushrod gentry is a right restless man, a bullwhipcrackin, toughbrawlin trapper passing through barren river, kentucky and heading for the pelts and promise of the northwest territory. Many rivers to cross is a 1955 american colonial western in cinemascope starring robert taylor and eleanor parker. The song many rivers to cross was written by jimmy cliff and was first released by jimmy cliff in 1969.
Cover versions of many rivers to cross written by jimmy cliff. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Jimmy cliff many rivers to cross 1978, vinyl discogs. The scenario of this film would be easily recognized and maybe even claimed as one of theirs by both pierre beaumarchais the author of the play marriage of figaro and pierre marivaux, author of so many merry, popular romantic comedies, that even today, when the french want to describe games of love and seduction, they talk of marivaudages. Many rivers to cross 1955 official trailer robert taylor, eleanor park western. Winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Robert taylor and eleanor parker star as a kentucky backwoodsman and the woman who will let anything interfere with her plans to marry him in this humorous romantic adventure. Robert taylor is the 18thcentury kentucky trapper who finds himself pursued by a tough frontierswoman in search of a husband in this rousing western. Many rivers to cross is a song written in 1969 by jimmy cliff. Jimmy cliff many rivers to cross lyrics genius lyrics. In this weeks blog we consider the song many rivers to cross. Many rivers to cross dvd,explore with professor henry louis gates, jr. The series explores the evolution of the africanamerican people, as well as the multiplicity of cultural institutions, political strategies, and religious and social perspectives they developed forging their own.
Many rivers to cross is a heritage lottery funded film. Nov 21, 2014 provided to youtube by liberation music pty ltd many rivers to cross jimmy barnes soul deep. Packaged and sold as an outdoor actioner, many rivers to cross is as much a comedy as anything else. Taylor is on the wooden side as usual but eleanor parker is full of vigor and you get the skipper and. Many rivers to cross 1955 movie posters cinematerial. Purchase many rivers to cross on digital and stream instantly or download offline. Jul 31, 2014 many rivers to cross 1955 official trailer robert taylor, eleanor park western movie hd. A film by kunhardt mcgee productions and inkwell films, in association with ark media, the african americans. The african americans many rivers to cross episode 2. This series chronicles the full sweep of african american history, from the origins of slavery on the african continent right up to today when america. Many rivers to cross 1955 official trailer robert taylor, eleanor park western movie hd robert taylor and eleanor parker star as a. Digital remaster p 2009 the in this audiovisual recording is owned by virgin records ltd. Many rivers to cross has no relation to the 1969 reggae song by jimmy cliff.
I still have many rivers to cross jimmy cliff, reggaes first global star, is back with a soulful new album, says neil mccormick. Many rivers to cross is the second in a trilogy by robinson, the first being careless love, published in 2018 and also involving white slavery and drug barons. The sixpart documentary series the african americans. Many rivers to cross but i cant seem to find my way over wandering i am lost as i travel along the white cliffs of dover many rivers to cross and its only my. Watch many rivers to cross starring robert taylor in this western on directv. We will start with the original by jimmy cliff, and then discuss covers of that song by joe cocker, and by nilsson and john lennon. Richards, gary edwards, luce dufault, robert robinson and other artists. While making his way through kentucky, gentry becomes wounded in a scuffle with a group of shawnee indians.
You almost expect some canned laughter to emit from the soundtrack, and i feel obligated for some reason to force a chuckle. Robert taylor stars as 18th century trapper bushrod gentry, who is himself entrapped into marriage by the spunky mary stuart cherne eleanor parker. Many rivers to cross passed 1h 34min comedy, romance, western 4 february 1955 usa robert taylor and eleanor parker star as a kentucky backwoodsman and the woman who will not let anything interfere with her plans to marry him in this humorous romantic adventure through the american frontier of 1798. Escaping his marital responsibilities which were impressed upon him on threat of death. Watch many rivers to cross online stream full movie directv. It tells the story, humorous and emotional in parts, of nine people who came to the uk. Should be in everyones film collection, if one really wants to understand african americans in america. Caught a few minutes on cable and had to find the full movie great for the entire. Many rivers to cross is a 1955 american colonial western in cinemascope starring. Gallery of 8 movie poster and cover images for many rivers to cross 1955. We use cookies to personalize content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyze our traffic.
We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners who may combine it with other information that youve provided to them or that theyve collected from your use of their services. Many rivers to cross customers who viewed this item also viewed these digital items. Watch the video for many rivers to cross from ub40s labour of love for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. Music video by ub40 performing many rivers to cross. Many rivers to cross but i cant seem to find my way over wandering i am lost as i travel along the white cliffs of dover many rivers to cross and its only my will that keeps me alive ive been licked, washed up for years and i merely survive because of my pride and this loneliness wont leave me alone its such a drag to be on your own. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto. Many rivers to cross, 1955beverly anne 12082016unfortunately, comedies made today, for the most part, dont even provoke this film commentator to a half a grin. Many rivers to cross 1955 official trailer robert taylor, eleanor park western movie hd. This series chronicles the full sweep of african american history, from the origins of slavery on the african continent right up to today. Many rivers to cross is a 1955 american colonial western in cinemascope starring robert taylor and eleanor parker plot. Many rivers to cross film wikipedia republished wiki 2. Song information this is one of the few cliff tracks to use an organ, which helps to supplement the gospel feel provided by the backing vocalists.
Many rivers to cross is a film by kunhardt mcgee productions, thirteen productions llc, inkwell films, in assocation with ark media. Headstrong mary stuart cherne eleanor parker is in hot pursuit of frontiersman bushrod gentry robert taylor, and is determined to make him her husband. Many rivers to cross 1955 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Cover versions of many rivers to cross written by jimmy. A new sixpart, sixhour series takes viewers on an unprecedented journey through africanamerican historyfrom. Robert taylor and eleanor parker star as a kentucky backwoodsman and.
The ultimate news source for music, celebrity, entertainment, movies, and current events on the web. Many rivers to cross 1955 official trailer robert taylor, eleanor. The third and final book will be published next year and presumably will deal with the same subject matter. Jimmy cliff many rivers to cross lyrics songmeanings. Many rivers to cross, spans 500 years over six onehour chapters, without bringing much fresh or new perspective to the undeniably rich material.
The senior producer of the series was rachel dretzin, and leslie. In many rivers to cross by peter robinson, inspector banks is dragged into a disturbing world of drugs, guns, and possible sex trafficking like many longrunning series, openended storylines are a feature of the inspector banks mysteries. Many rivers to cross was written and presented by henry louis gates, jr. Cover versions of many rivers to cross by jimmy cliff. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started. Nov 08, 2014 provided to youtube by entertainment one distribution us many rivers to cross the brand new heavies allaboutthefunk. Many rivers to cross but i cant seem to find my way over wandering i am lost as i travel along the white cliffs of dover many rivers to cross and its only my will that keeps me alive ive been licked, washed up for years and i merely survive because of my pride and this loneliness wont leave me alone its such a drag to be on your own my woman left me and she didnt say why well i guess, i. Many rivers to cross, narrated by harvard university professor henry louis gates jr. Many rivers to cross 1955 official trailer robert taylor. Licensed to youtube by umg on behalf of virgin records ltd. Instead, under the credits we hear the traditional tune higher up the berry tree sung by cowboy singer and character actor sheb wooley and reprised later in the movie by parker and taylor. Many rivers to cross is a 1955 american film starring robert taylor and eleanor parker.
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