60 years ago today the Sydney Opera House came to life in song for the first time, thanks to the incredible vocal talents of Paul Robeson. He performed this stirring rendition of 'Ol' Man River' as the construction workers watched on in awe. 🎶 #NFSAOnline #SydenyOperaHouse #PaulRobeson https://bit.ly/2IkS3Fj | NFSA - National Film and Sound Archive of Australia

Star of the Month Paul Robeson’s film debut came in a dual role in BODY AND SOUL (‘25), a silent “race film” written and directed by pioneering Black filmmaker Oscar Micheaux. Demonstrating his screen potential as both villain and hero, Robeson plays a scheming convict who poses as a preacher, as well as his more sympathetic twin brother. See it tomorrow night as we kick off our Star of the Month salute to Robeson at 8pm ET. https://myt.cm/SOTMPaulRobeson | Turner Classic Movies: TCM

19K views · 1.2K reactions | Long thought to be lost, KING SOLOMON’S MINES (‘36) is an adventure film directed by Robert Stevenson. Star of the Month Paul Robeson sings three songs showcasing his signature baritone voice. “No one who has seen him act or heard that wonderful voice is ever likely to forget the experience," said British historian Arthur Bryant. | Turner Classic Movies: TCM | Facebook

15K views · 651 reactions | In JERICHO (‘37), Star of the Month Paul Robeson plays Jericho Jackson, a medical student serving as a corporal in the U.S. Army. Robeson had approval of the film’s final cut -- assuring that his character was presented with appropriate dignity and stature. | Turner Classic Movies: TCM | Facebook