PAUL ROBESON | SANDERS OF THE RIVER (1935) UK photo

Sanders of the River. [London: London Film Productions, 1935]. Vintage original 8 x 10″ (20 x 25 cm) British black-and-white glossy silver gelatin photo. London Film Productions and library stamp on verso. Original typed information includes the film’s original title of Bosambo. Minor edge wear, minor crease at top right edge. About fine. 

Originally assigned to Alfred Hitchcock for direction, the final production proved unsatisfactory to star Paul Robeson. 

Here he is presented in a striking portrait in his role as Nigerian native chief under British rule, Bosambo. Coded “B.O. 67”.