Paradise in Harlem

"Greatest Colored Cast Ever Assembled in One Picture"

Dec 1 1939 N/A 1h 25m
Comedy, Drama, Musical

It is the story of a comedian Lem Anderson who dreams of playing in Shakespeare scenes but he is applied only role in Harlem Vaudeville. One day he is the witness of a crime and the mobster strongly advised him to leave the town...

Plot

Between swing and blues musical numbers, the story of comedian Lem Anderson, whose long-awaited chance to act dramatically vanishes when he witnesses a mob killing and is forced to leave town. Lem becomes a wanderer, then an alcoholic. Finally a chance to play Othello draws him back to Harlem. Is it too late for Ned? Or too soon to suit Rough Jackson's mobsters? Melodramatic events lead to an unusual conclusion.

Written by

Frank H. Wilson, Vincent Valentini

Directed by

Joseph Seiden

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Jubilee Pictures Corporation

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
137
Average Rating
5 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA