This is about the movie ‘Leadbelly’, created in 1976. It tells the story of Huddie Ledbetter, played by Roger E. Mosley, a well-known folk singer from the historical era. This film focuses on different filming locations and provides an opportunity to learn more about the interesting facts and trivia associated with this movie and its backstage proceedings.
Where it Filmed?
Leadbelly’, was shot in various parts of Texas, USA. The locations include Marlin, Austin, Bastrop, San Marcos, and Uhland. The filming of this movie commenced on the 30th of September, 1974.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Roger E. Mosley | Huddie Ledbetter |
| James Brodhead | John Lomax |
| John McDonald | Tom Pruitt |
| Leonard Wrentz | Guard |
| Dana Manno | Margaret Judd |
| William Wintersole | Sheriff Gibbons |
| Paul Benjamin | Wes Ledbetter |
| Lynn Hamilton | Sally Ledbetter |
| Carole Lamond | Laura May |
| Melba Englander | Evaline |
| Pamela Singleton | Fat Bessie |
| Rozaa Jean | Sugar Tit |
| Nat Williams | Albert |
| Madge Sinclair | Miss Eula |
| George Williams | Shorty |
| Timothy Pickard | Gray Man |
| Art Evans | Blind Lemon Jefferson |
| William Creamer | Conductor |
| Dearl Croft | Frank |
| John C. Johnson | Will |
| Bill Woodard | Alex |
| Robert C. Farrow | Blacksmith |
| Albert Hall | Dicklicker |
| Peter Harrell | Ally George |
| B.T. Henderson | Boss #1 |
| Denny Arnold | Boss #2 |
| James Taylor | Dog Boy |
| Vivian Bonnell | Old Lady |
| Alan Manson | Captain Freeman |
| John Henry Faulk | Gov. Pat Neff |
| Valerie Odell | Amy |
| Drew Thomas | Sharecropper |
| John Keith | Guard |
| Hitide Harris | Leadbelly (singingVoice) |
Trivia and Facts
- Lead Belly (Huddie Ledbetter) was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988.
- The film also got featured in ‘Half Past Autumn: The Life and Works of Gordon Parks’ in the year 2000.
- On commercial television, the character names “Dicklicker” and “Sugar Tit” are usually omitted in the end credits.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Marlin, Texas, USA
- Latitude: 31.3062874
- Longitude: -96.89804389999999
- Place ID: ChIJGcUgjUCGRYYRSfhvFry_luY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Marlin, TX 76661, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Austin, Texas, USA
- Latitude: 30.267153
- Longitude: -97.7430608
- Place ID: ChIJLwPMoJm1RIYRetVp1EtGm10
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Austin, TX, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Bastrop, Texas, USA
- Latitude: 30.1104947
- Longitude: -97.3152701
- Place ID: ChIJadvR6FuaRIYRYNmtW2Y8DTQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Bastrop, TX 78602, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Uhland, Texas, USA
- Latitude: 29.95771839999999
- Longitude: -97.7861137
- Place ID: ChIJ-yUYERZUW4YRAJUOscUfwZc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Uhland, TX, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
