As the World Rolls On

As the World Rolls On (1921)

Jack Johnson, the first African-American heavyweight boxing champion, plays himself in a sports-themed melodrama where Joe Walker, a "98-pound weakling" is forced to step up when his girlfriend, Molly Moran, is falsely accused of grand larceny.

Date of release
1921-09-10
TMDB
7.0 / 10 (1)
Genres
Drama

Casting

Interesting facts

  • Filmed in: Kansas City

As the World Rolls On, also known by its working title The Heart of Jack Johnson, is a 1921 drama film starring Jack Johnson. It was an Andlauer Productions film. It was advertised as featuring an "All-Star Colored Cast". The film features footage of National Negro League baseball games. It is a 7-reel film.

Production

The film was made by William Anthony Andlauer. He was a theater owner, photographer, and cinematographer.

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