The Black Network (1936)
The owner of a shoe polish company sponsors a radio show that showcases black performers. Since his wife's father put up the money to be the sponsor, she insists on singing on the show. She goes on after the main star, singer Nina Mae McKinney. The wife sings so badly that the sponsor's customers abandon him. He is forced to shine shoes on street corners, while Nina Mae and her boyfriend win a bet on a daily number and end up on easy street.
Director: Roy Mack
Genre: Music
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date: April 4, 1936
Cast
- Nina Mae McKinney - Nina Mae - Radio Singer
- Emmett 'Babe' Wallace - Babe
- Amanda Randolph - Mezzanine Johnson
- Bill 'Basement' Brown - Brutus Johnson
- Fayard Nicholas - Dancer (uncredited)
- Harold Nicholas - Dancer (uncredited)
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures, The Vitaphone Corporation
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Roy Mack
More Films in Genre: Music
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Black Network about?
- The owner of a shoe polish company sponsors a radio show that showcases black performers. Since his wife's father put up the money to be the sponsor, she insists on singing on the show. She goes on after the main star, singer Nina Mae McKinney. The wife sings so badly that the sponsor's customers abandon him. He is forced to shine shoes on street corners, while Nina Mae and her boyfriend win a bet on a daily number and end up on easy street.
- Who directed The Black Network?
- The Black Network was directed by Roy Mack.
- Who stars in The Black Network?
- The Black Network stars Nina Mae McKinney, Emmett 'Babe' Wallace, Amanda Randolph, Bill 'Basement' Brown, Fayard Nicholas, Harold Nicholas.
- How long is The Black Network?
- The Black Network has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
- What genre is The Black Network?
- The Black Network is a Music film.
- Where was The Black Network produced?
- The Black Network was produced in United States of America.