February 8, 2017
Eslanda and Paul Robeson
The Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion presents a talk with David Bosted entitled, “Eslanda and Paul Robeson: A Twentieth Century Love Affair” on Sunday, February 12 at 2 p.m. at Ellarslie Mansion at Cadwalader Park in Trenton. The 1937 movie “Big Fella,” starring Paul Robeson as a street-wise but honest dockworker, is set on the docks and streets of Marseilles. Elisabeth Welch plays opposite him as a café singer in love with Robeson’s character. Robeson’s wife, Eslanda Robeson, plays the role of the café owner. For more information, visit www.ellarslie.org.