by Hal Erickson
synopsis
Veteran black comedienne Jackie "Mobs" Mabley is featured in her first (and last) starring vehicle, Amazing Grace. Essentially playing herself, Mabley portrays a feisty ghetto dweller who champions the cause of ex-convict Moses Gunn. With the old lady's help, Gunn is elected mayor, then proceeds to clean up his corruption-ridden administration. Amazing Gracealso includes appearances by Slappy White, Butterfly McQueen and Stepin Fetchit.
characteristics
- On The Campaign Trail
- Against-the-system
- Political
- Politician
- Underdogs
- Politics
- Movement [action]
- Just For Fun
- Comedy On The Edge
- Going Straight
- Elderly
- Cause
