Way Down South (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1939, Way Down South is a crime and music film directed by Bernard Vorhaus, running about 61 minutes.
What it’s about. In the pre-Civil War South, a plantation owner dies and leaves all his possessions, including his slaves, to his young son. While the deceased treated his slaves decently, his corrupt executor abuses them unmercifully, beating them without provocation, and he is planning to sell off the father'e estate--including the slaves--at the earliest opportunity so he and his mistress can steal the money and move to France. The young boy doesn't want to sell his father's estate or break up an of the slave families, and he has to find someone to help him thwart the crooked executor's plans.
Who’s in it. Way Down South stars Bobby Breen as Timothy Reed Jr., Alan Mowbray as Jacques Bouton, Ralph Morgan as Timothy Reed Sr. and Steffi Duna as Pauline Dubini, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Way Down South has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Troma NOW and Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Way Down South page.
If you liked it. Fans of Way Down South tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Way Down South (1939)?
- In US, Way Down South is available to stream on fuboTV, Troma NOW and Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Way Down South worth watching?
- Way Down South holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Way Down South?
- Way Down South stars Bobby Breen, Alan Mowbray, Ralph Morgan, Steffi Duna and Clarence Muse.
- When was Way Down South released?
- Way Down South was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 61 minutes.