I watched it today -- it had been years and before I developed my obsession with John Alton's cinematography (which was great, by the way).
Early scene: Elmer is in an African-American congregration singing. Several shots of the church-goers.
Was that Muddy Waters?
He's not listed at IMDb, but it's a "crowd" scene. Mocha-skin, high cheekbones -- if it's not Muddy, it's his twin.
"Elmer Gantry" Question
"Elmer Gantry" Question
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