House-Rent Party (1946)
Summaries Shorty's wife throws him out of the house for lying around reading detective thrillers and letting his boss Pigmeat get away with not paying him for the work he does at Pigmeat's barber shop in Harlem. He runs into Pigmeat on the street and asks for the money he's owed, but Pigmeat winds up convincing him that not only does he not owe Shorty any salary, but he actually overpays Shorty $1.25 a week. Later, Shorty reads about a jewel thief on the loose in Harlem and that there's a reward of $1,000 for his capture. He convinces Pigmeat that the two of them can catch this guy, collect the reward and then become famous detectives. Complications ensue.
Cast
Themes
Dark Comedy and Irony
Keywords
calypso, dark comedy, vaudeville, variety show, african american
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is House-Rent Party about?
- Summaries Shorty's wife throws him out of the house for lying around reading detective thrillers and letting his boss Pigmeat get away with not paying him for the work he does at Pigmeat's barber shop in Harlem. He runs into Pigmeat on the street and asks for the money he's owed, but Pigmeat winds up convincing him that not only does he not owe Shorty any salary, but he actually overpays Shorty $1.25 a week. Later, Shorty reads about a jewel thief on the loose in Harlem and that there's a reward of $1,000 for his capture. He convinces Pigmeat that the two of them can catch this guy, collect the reward and then become famous detectives. Complications ensue.
- Who directed House-Rent Party?
- House-Rent Party was directed by Sam Newfield.
- Who stars in House-Rent Party?
- House-Rent Party stars Dewey 'Pigmeat' Markham, John 'Rastus' Murray, Alfred Cortez, David Bethea, Rudy Toombs, The Lord Invader.
- What genre is House-Rent Party?
- House-Rent Party is a Comedy, Music film.
- What are the themes of House-Rent Party?
- The themes of House-Rent Party include: Dark Comedy and Irony.