George is a shiftless father and husband, who lets his wife and old mother in law do all the work at his tumbledown farm, preferring to sleep under a tree. His wife finally threatens him into finding a job moving cartons in a warehouse.
United States
Ol' King Cotton isn't your average Friday night flick, not unless your idea of a good time involves a quiet journey into early cinema. If you're curious about how stories were told back then, especially with Black actors in leading roles, then this little film offers some genuinely interesting peeks. But for anyone cra...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Ray Cozine
Hal Roach
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"Ol' King Cotton isn't your average Friday night flick, not unless your idea of a good time involves a quiet journey into early cinema. If you're curious about how stories were told back then, especially with Black actors in leading roles, then this little film offers some genuinely interesting peeks. But for anyone craving high-octane drama or modern pacing, you might find yourself doing a bit of George's signature napping. 😴 This movie centers on George, played by George Dewey Washington. And..."
1920 · IMDb 6.3
Hal Roach
