Murder on Lenox Avenue (1941)
The rackets exposed!
Dramatic events in a Harlem apartment house center around Pa Wilkins, chosen by the Better Business League to replace their ousted, crooked leader Marshall...who wants revenge; and Pa's ward Jim Bracton, a two-timing Romeo whose affairs are coming to a crisis. And hanging around is Marshall's murderous junkie henchman, Lomax. Will it all end in someone's being killed?
Director: Arthur Dreifuss
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 65 min
Release Date: January 1, 1941
Cast
- Mamie Smith - Hattie
- Alec Lovejoy - Flivver Johnson (as Alex Lovejoy)
- Norman Astwood - Mr. Marshall
- Augustus Smith - Pa Wilkins (as Gus Smith)
- Sidney Easton - Speed Simmons
Screenplay
Music: Donald Heywood
Cinematography: George Webber
Editing: Robert O. Crandall
Production: Colonnade Pictures Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
harlem, new york city
More Films by Director: Arthur Dreifuss
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Murder on Lenox Avenue about?
- Dramatic events in a Harlem apartment house center around Pa Wilkins, chosen by the Better Business League to replace their ousted, crooked leader Marshall...who wants revenge; and Pa's ward Jim Bracton, a two-timing Romeo whose affairs are coming to a crisis. And hanging around is Marshall's murderous junkie henchman, Lomax. Will it all end in someone's being killed?
- Who directed Murder on Lenox Avenue?
- Murder on Lenox Avenue was directed by Arthur Dreifuss.
- Who stars in Murder on Lenox Avenue?
- Murder on Lenox Avenue stars Mamie Smith, Alec Lovejoy, Norman Astwood, Augustus Smith, Sidney Easton.
- How long is Murder on Lenox Avenue?
- Murder on Lenox Avenue has a runtime of 1h 5m (65 minutes).
- What genre is Murder on Lenox Avenue?
- Murder on Lenox Avenue is a Drama film.
- Where was Murder on Lenox Avenue produced?
- Murder on Lenox Avenue was produced in United States of America.