Way Down South (1939)

In the opulent world of the pre-Civil War South, on the lavish Bayou Lovelle Plantation in antiquated Louisiana, a peculiar fantasy unfolds. The plantation, bathed in the southern charm and resonating with melodious slave songs, is under the benevolent rule of the magnanimous 'Ol' Massa' Timothy Reid. His untimely death, however, shatters this idyllic existence, leaving his vast estate, inclusive of his slaves, to his unsuspecting young son. Despite the chivalrous manner in which Reid treated his slaves, his demise invites a vile wind of change. His corrupt executor, a serpent in the paradise, harbors nefarious intentions. Bereft of any humanity, he exploits the slaves mercilessly, thrashing them without just cause. With avarice gleaming in his eyes, he conspires to auction off Reid's estate at the earliest, plotting to abscond with the proceeds to France along with his mistress. The young, innocent inheritor of this grand empire finds himself in an unimaginable predicament. He has no desire to disintegrate his father's legacy or shatter the bonds of the slave families. With the sinister executor's plans looming like a dark cloud, the boy must unravel a way to counter the impending doom. The enchanting tale of Way Down South unravels his journey, a race against time and villainy, to preserve the world his father built with compassion and understanding. This tale of courage, loyalty, and youthful determination is an exploration of the human spirit against the backdrop of a turbulent historical era.

Way Down South is a crime movie featuring Clarence Muse and directed by Leslie Goodwins.

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