Junction 88 (1947)
In Junction 88, a small all-black community, pretty Lolly Simpkins loves gentle songwriter Buster Jenkins, who makes too little money to marry. Her father favors rival suitor Onnie, crude but with a better income. Buster's best chance comes when impresario Bob Howard, to whom he's sent songs, comes to town looking for him. But Bob is looking for a pseudonym, 'Hewlett Green', that nobody's ever heard of. Will Buster reveal himself? Meanwhile, a very jazzy church concert.
Director: George P. Quigley
Genre: Music
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: January 1, 1947
Cast
- Bob Howard - Bob Howard
- Dewey 'Pigmeat' Markham - Piggy
- Noble Sissle - Noble Sissel
- Wyatt Clark - Buster
- Maude Simmons - Lady
Music: Herbert Junior, J. Augustus Smith
Cinematography: Don Malkames, John Visconti
Editing: Mavis Lyons
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: George P. Quigley
More Films in Genre: Music
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Junction 88 about?
- In Junction 88, a small all-black community, pretty Lolly Simpkins loves gentle songwriter Buster Jenkins, who makes too little money to marry. Her father favors rival suitor Onnie, crude but with a better income. Buster's best chance comes when impresario Bob Howard, to whom he's sent songs, comes to town looking for him. But Bob is looking for a pseudonym, 'Hewlett Green', that nobody's ever heard of. Will Buster reveal himself? Meanwhile, a very jazzy church concert.
- Who directed Junction 88?
- Junction 88 was directed by George P. Quigley.
- Who stars in Junction 88?
- Junction 88 stars Bob Howard, Dewey 'Pigmeat' Markham, Noble Sissle, Wyatt Clark, Maude Simmons.
- How long is Junction 88?
- Junction 88 has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Junction 88?
- Junction 88 is a Music film.
- Where was Junction 88 produced?
- Junction 88 was produced in United States of America.