@@MelancoliaI Unfortunately, the film did not receive the due recognition it deserves as the inaugural interpretation of the novel. Furthermore, Richard Wright's Native Son was not deemed suitable for the relatively tame (quite the misnomer) cinematic preferences of early to mid-20th century audiences.
This is a story; however, Mary and Bigger are delinquents too. Had it not been for her junking escapade, she wouldn't have suffered from accidental death. She misled her parents by telling them that she was going to the college library; instead, she used the opportunity to go clubbing with her boyfriend. On the other hand, Bigger is rather awkward around people who don't belong to his class or ethnicity. He is also involved in crime and violence although he never meant to kill Mary-the raping and killing of Bessie, using a rat to scare his sister Vera, as well as the robbery gone wrong.
An American tragedy played out in the tenement slums of Chicago. I had read the book several times , but was unaware of the 1951 film adaptation. Mr. Wright had to bring life to his character. I can't imagine anyone else in that era taking that career risk.
Native Son Poverty and exclusion play their part in Bigger's upbringing. The one-room rodent-infested apartment that he shared with his mother and two other siblings in contrast to the affluent surroundings of the Dalton's, as well as hatred of his immediate surroundings and his longing to escape from qualor. Bigger and Mary are delinquents; she misled her parents into thinking that she was going to use the college library; instead, she used the opportunity to go clubbing with her boyfriend, which led to her accidental death in the aftermath. On the other hand, Bigger is rather awkward around people who don't belong to his class or ethnicity. He is also involved in crime and violence, although he never meant to kill Mary-the raping and killing of Bessie, using a rat to scare his sister Vera, as well as the robbery gone wrong are just some examples of his violent nature.
@@faithnangami6533 Yes... It's my favorite book and there's a lot of things Bigger didn't do in the movie and he didn't also took Bessie out in his boss car and he was a shy man in front of his boss and all whites
I have seen hundreds of movies released in the 1950s, and this was by far the worst. It is incredible in its awfulness. Richard Wright's fans act as if the protagonist, Bigger Thomas, were some sort of victim of "racism." He was not a victim of anything. The women he murdered were the victims. Richard Wright was a black supremacist and a communist, and that is the way of their evil sophistry. According to Richard Wright, the biggest influence on his drawing of Bigger Thomas was Robert Nixon. Who was Robert Nixon? He was a career burglar, serial rapist, and serial killer. He slaughtered women by bludgeoning them to death with the brick that he always carried around with him. One of his bludgeoning victims survived. (Note that Yusuf Salaam bragged of having smashed in the head of Trisha Meili--the Central Park Jogger--in Central Park on April 19, 1989, causing her to lose over 70% of her blood, with a brick.) In any event, There is no denying Richard Wright's influence.
Facts! I met a dude from Chi a few years ago that was damn near bragging about how murderous Chicago was, as if it was a badge of honor. Old *ss, young thinkin' mfer.
The author portraying his leading character was a great idea.
WAIT WHAT????
@MelancoliaI Yep that's Mr. Richard Wright himself as Biggers Thomas.
@@miguelsonofzeus WOW. Sorry. I'm a literature geek and I didn't know. Ugh. Calm down MelancoliaI.
@@MelancoliaI Unfortunately, the film did not receive the due recognition it deserves as the inaugural interpretation of the novel. Furthermore, Richard Wright's Native Son was not deemed suitable for the relatively tame (quite the misnomer) cinematic preferences of early to mid-20th century audiences.
@@miguelsonofzeus Sir you are absolutely correct but it's a MIRACLE that this film got made when it did.
I only saw the 1986 version of this movie. Never knew this version existed. Just finished watching it. Thanks for posting. ❤
I didn’t know he acted. I need to get this book. Thanks for uploading!
I just finished the book, and I definitely recommend you grab it ASAP
Richard Wright is an aspiration to many. He triggered a great sense of patriotism in me
What an amazing story and still relevant today
I just found out Richard HIMSELF plays Bigger here and it's kinda...shocking. IN a good way.
The book was assigned in my highschool English class. I wish I had known there was a movie. I love old movies.
This is a story; however, Mary and Bigger are delinquents too. Had it not been for her junking escapade, she wouldn't have suffered from accidental death. She misled her parents by telling them that she was going to the college library; instead, she used the opportunity to go clubbing with her boyfriend. On the other hand, Bigger is rather awkward around people who don't belong to his class or ethnicity. He is also involved in crime and violence although he never meant to kill Mary-the raping and killing of Bessie, using a rat to scare his sister Vera, as well as the robbery gone wrong.
Poor Bessie ! Instead going to the drugstore, she should have been running away. She paid with her life for being a fool of Love !
Sad but a good movie
❤❤very relevant
Excellent movie. 1st time seeing it.
An American tragedy played out in the tenement slums of Chicago. I had read the book several times , but was unaware of the 1951 film adaptation. Mr. Wright had to bring life to his character. I can't imagine anyone else in that era taking that career risk.
Wow. I didn’t know They made 3 movies out of Richard Wrights book. This was sad. Really was. I guess this was the original
What a tragic story
Very moving movie. The courtroom scenes were quite stirring.
I have the 1986 film with Victor Love portraying Bigger Thomas. I didn't know there was a 1951 version.
Interested in comparing both versions with the novel.
Jorge, I am so proud of you! ❤
Native Son
Poverty and exclusion play their part in Bigger's upbringing. The one-room rodent-infested apartment that he shared with his mother and two other siblings in contrast to the affluent surroundings of the Dalton's, as well as hatred of his immediate surroundings and his longing to escape from qualor.
Bigger and Mary are delinquents; she misled her parents into thinking that she was going to use the college library; instead, she used the opportunity to go clubbing with her boyfriend, which led to her accidental death in the aftermath. On the other hand, Bigger is rather awkward around people who don't belong to his class or ethnicity. He is also involved in crime and violence, although he never meant to kill Mary-the raping and killing of Bessie, using a rat to scare his sister Vera, as well as the robbery gone wrong are just some examples of his violent nature.
Great upload!
But so much of the book is left out, this is the sanitized version?
Richard Wright did a movie,,,,????,,,,,
Technically. He wrote the Native Son and acted in the movie adaptation as the Main Character, Bigger Thomas
Great film.
I've read the book and the movie is not really like it
Really
@@faithnangami6533 Yes... It's my favorite book and there's a lot of things Bigger didn't do in the movie and he didn't also took Bessie out in his boss car and he was a shy man in front of his boss and all whites
@@SamuelFavour-lu3rf thanks so much i wil read
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@@SamuelFavour-lu3rf what of colour purple and invisible man
Was it actually racism that led Bigger kissing Miss Dalton? Or was he just promiscuous?
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Bigger Thomas Here In This Movie Looks White
Lol Richard Wright was 43 playing an 18 year old
"Inequity" is color BLIND
I have seen hundreds of movies released in the 1950s, and this was by far the worst. It is incredible in its awfulness. Richard Wright's fans act as if the protagonist, Bigger Thomas, were some sort of victim of "racism." He was not a victim of anything. The women he murdered were the victims.
Richard Wright was a black supremacist and a communist, and that is the way of their evil sophistry.
According to Richard Wright, the biggest influence on his drawing of Bigger Thomas was Robert Nixon. Who was Robert Nixon? He was a career burglar, serial rapist, and serial killer. He slaughtered women by bludgeoning them to death with the brick that he always carried around with him. One of his bludgeoning victims survived.
(Note that Yusuf Salaam bragged of having smashed in the head of Trisha Meili--the Central Park Jogger--in Central Park on April 19, 1989, causing her to lose over 70% of her blood, with a brick.)
In any event, There is no denying Richard Wright's influence.
i was upset how he did betsy. shorty is a good girl
Yep
This movie ain't real representation of Native Son, a book I sure read cover to cover.
Bigger looks way too old to portray a 25-year-old 🤔
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This is not the real movie Never!!!
Chicago dudes always on some BS
😂😂😂
Facts! I met a dude from Chi a few years ago that was damn near bragging about how murderous Chicago was, as if it was a badge of honor. Old *ss, young thinkin' mfer.
Lol
Ikr everyday