This successful, atmospheric 1931 adaptation, although somewhat flawed by its slow dialogue and static, stage-bound nature, helped to launch a long series of horror-pictures for the studio.They are decorated as heroes (each receives a crown), and the mayor unveils a commemorative statue of the club""s President pointing toward he stars...you don""t have to bow down to nobody")Noah Cullen (Sidney Poitier), a strong black convict, cooly defiant, incarcerated for assault and battery - for almost beating a white man to death when a gun was pulled on him; in the ruck, he was singing the blues classic spiritual "Long Gone"; once married with a 5 year-old child when he left home, he was often angered that he was always told to "Be nice"When Jackson ordered the "nigger" to shut up, Cullen lashed back: "You call me nigger again, Joker, and I""m gonna kill ya!" Just then, their truck was sideswiped and crashed over a guard rail barrier.Thanks to you, Mr.Dillon." Dressed in a tiara and evening clothes, Dorothy is graciously sweet and thankful for Dillon""s support in getting the part during "this Depression.Please let me look."He found an opportunity to "peek" into his office when the general manager left, and ushered her into he empty office.