Paradise in Harlem (1939)
Greatest Colored Cast Ever Assembled in One Picture
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...
Director: Joseph Seiden
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Music
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: January 1, 1939
Cast
- Mamie Smith - Madame Mamie
- Norman Astwood - Rough Jackson
- Edna Mae Harris - Doll Davis
- Merritt Smith - Ned Avery
- Frank H. Wilson - Lem Anderson
- Francine Everett - Desdemona Jones
- Sidney Easton - Sneeze Ancrum (as Sydney Easton)
- Babe Matthews - Laura Lou
- Lionel Monagas - Matt Gilson
- Madeline Belt - Acme Delight
Screenplay
- Vincent Valentini (Adaptation)
- Frank H. Wilson (Story)
Cinematography: Don Malkames, Charles Levine
Production: Jubilee Pictures Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Joseph Seiden
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Paradise in Harlem about?
- 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...
- Who directed Paradise in Harlem?
- Paradise in Harlem was directed by Joseph Seiden.
- Who stars in Paradise in Harlem?
- Paradise in Harlem stars Mamie Smith, Norman Astwood, Edna Mae Harris, Merritt Smith, Frank H. Wilson, Francine Everett.
- How long is Paradise in Harlem?
- Paradise in Harlem has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is Paradise in Harlem?
- Paradise in Harlem is a Comedy, Drama, Music film.
- Where was Paradise in Harlem produced?
- Paradise in Harlem was produced in United States of America.