John Henry and the Inky-Poo
The story of John Henry is that of a big railroad man who challenges a machine called the Inky Poo to a spike-driving contest. Althought John Henry beats the Inky Poo, the strain kills him. In a poignant closing scene, as mourners gather around John Henry's grave in the pouring rain, an old preacher delivers a moving eulogy: "Even if John Henry wasn't as big as the stories say he was, he was still a mighty man, living in the hearts of men forever and day."
The film
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Film identity
Original title: John Henry and the Inky-Poo
Directed by: George PAL
Country: USA
Year of production: 1946
Running time: 07 min 23 s
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Technique
Category: Short film
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Target public: All audiences
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Credits
Directed by: George PAL
Production: PARAMOUNT PICTURES
Music: Latham Ovens, Monroe Robert