Madeline Hurlock
Madeline Hurlock
( December 12, 1897 – April 4, 1989) was a silent film actress, hailing from Federalsburg, Maryland.
Hurlock appeared in many short comedies for Mack Sennett, starting as one of the Sennett Bathing Beauties in 1923, and was one of the WAMPAS Baby Stars of 1925.
She was a talented comedian, also known for her incredible beauty.
She appeared in over 50 short films, the first of which," Where's My Wandering Boy This Evening?" was made in 1923, and the last," Pink Pajamas", in 1929.
She featured in one of Laurel and Hardy's early films," Duck Soup".
Hurlock married three times:
James P. Hogan (director)
James Patrick Hogan( September 21, 1890, Lowell, Massachusetts — November 4, 1943, North Hollywood, California) was an American filmmaker.
His movies included" Bulldog Drummond's Secret Police"( 1939) and" The Mad Ghoul"( 1943), his last film.
He died from a heart attack aged 53.
Where's My Wandering Boy Tonight?
Where's My Wandering Boy Tonight? is a 1922 American comedy drama silent black and white film directed by James P. Hogan and Millard Webb, written by Gerald C. Duffy and produced by B.F. Zeidman.
Native Son (1951 film)
Native Son (1951), also known as Sangre negra, is a black-and-white Argentine film directed by the French filmmaker Pierre Chenal.
The film is based on the novel "Native Son" by American author Richard Wright, who also starred in the film.
Actor Canada Lee was originally scheduled to play the role but had difficulties with his visa while filming "Cry, the Beloved Country" (1951) in South Africa and had to decline the role.
Alan Paton
Alan Stewart Paton( 11 January 1903 – 12 April 1992) was a South African author and anti-apartheid activist.
His works include the novels" Cry, the Beloved Country" and" Too Late the Phalarope".
Somizi Mhlongo
Somizi Buyani Mhlongo is a South African television presenter, radio personality, choreographer, actor and singer.
In 1992, he appeared on the musical and political film, "Sarafina!" which gained his prominence.
Mhlongo became lead choreographer for numerous shows and events, including the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2010 FIFA World Cup and 2013 Africa Cup of Nations.
After starring and taking part in choreography for "Sarafina!", Mhlongo also appeared in several films including drama film "Cry, the Beloved Country" (1995).
Mhlongo ventured in music which was critical and commercial failure.
He then made a revival with his song "Ngibonile" (2017) featuring house producer Heavy K.
With numerous television appearances, Mhlongo became one of the notable and successful personalities in South African industry.
He appeared in various television shows, including Idols South Africa (2015–present), V Entertainment (2018–present), and his reality show "Living the Dream with Somizi" (2016–present).
Somizi is a beloved figure in South Africa, and is often referred to as the 'face of the country.'
The Beloved Vagabond (1915 film)
The Beloved Vagabond is a 1915 romantic drama film directed by Edward José and starring Edwin Arden.
Originally, prints of the film were hand- colored.
Darius Milhaud wrote the music to be played with this silent film.
The film is based on the 1906 novel" The Beloved Vagabond" by William John Locke.
Two other film versions were made" The Beloved Vagabond" in 1923 and" The Beloved Vagabond" in 1936.
Darrell Roodt
Darrell James Roodt( born in Johannesburg, April 28, 1962) is a South African film director, screenwriter and producer.
He is probably most well known for his 1992 film" Sarafina!" which starred actress Whoopi Goldberg.
Also regarded as South Africa's most prolific film director, Roodt has worked with the late Patrick Swayze in" Father Hood", James Earl Jones in" Cry, the Beloved Country" and Ice Cube in" Dangerous Ground".
Cry, the Beloved Country (1995 film)
Cry, the Beloved Country is a 1995 South African- American drama film directed by Darrell Roodt, based on the novel" Cry, the Beloved Country" by Alan Paton.
It stars James Earl Jones and Richard Harris.
The film was made in 1995, shortly after the fall of apartheid and the free election of Nelson Mandela as President of South Africa.
Cry, the Beloved Country (1951 film)
Cry, the Beloved Country is a 1951 British drama film directed by Zoltán Korda.
Based on the novel of the same name by Alan Paton, it stars Canada Lee, Sidney Poitier, and Charles Carson.
This film was Canada Lee's last film.

Question: Which film whose director was born first, Cry, The Beloved Country (1995 Film) or Where'S My Wandering Boy Tonight??
Answer: Where'S My Wandering Boy Tonight?