African-American students who have accepted Rhodes scholarships may feel like wincing at Rhodes, an unabashed celebration of British imperialism. Walter Huston portrays Cecil Rhodes, the 19th century explorer who dreamed of "taming" the rugged African terrain. Establishing the colony of Rhodesia, the film's "hero" opens up the rest of the continent for the benefit of Mother England and its industrial elite. Increasing friction between Rhodes and Dutch prime minister Kruger (Oscar Homolka) results in the Boer War, treated ...
Read More
African-American students who have accepted Rhodes scholarships may feel like wincing at Rhodes, an unabashed celebration of British imperialism. Walter Huston portrays Cecil Rhodes, the 19th century explorer who dreamed of "taming" the rugged African terrain. Establishing the colony of Rhodesia, the film's "hero" opens up the rest of the continent for the benefit of Mother England and its industrial elite. Increasing friction between Rhodes and Dutch prime minister Kruger (Oscar Homolka) results in the Boer War, treated herein as a noble British victory. (Three years later, Kruger would be the hero of the Nazi-sanctioned Ohm Kruger , which was twice as tastelessly chauvinistic as Rhodes.) Undeniably stirring and impressive, Rhodes nonetheless treats the subjugation of Africa as something pure and wonderful. Hal Erickson, Rovi
Read Less
Add this copy of Walter Huston as Rhodes to cart. $18.50, good condition, Sold by Bookmans rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Tucson, AZ, UNITED STATES, published 2015 by Reel Vault.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Walter Huston, Oscar Homolka, Basil Sydney, Frank Cellier, Peggy Ashcroft, Renee De Vaux, Bernard Lee, Lewis Casson, Ndanisa... Good. 2015 Buy with confidence-Satisfaction Guaranteed! Satisfaction 100% guaranteed.
Add this copy of Walter Huston as Rhodes to cart. $18.51, fair condition, Sold by Service First Media rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Taylorsville, KY, UNITED STATES, published 2015 by Gaumont-British Picture Corporation.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Fair. Ex-Library rental. Disc(s) are professionally cleaned and free of scratches. Includes disc(s), case, and artwork. Disc(s), case, and artwork may contain library/security stickers and ink writing. ARTWORK MAY BE UNORIGINAL AND PRINTED BY LIBRARY. Case and artwork may show some wear. If applicable, digital copies may not be redeemable. All disc(s) are authentic.
