Harlem Is Heaven (1932)
New York's Famous Cotton Club Entertainers
Bill "Bojangles" Robinson made his movie acting debut in this 1932 film, featuring Putney Dandridge, James Baskett (Oscar winner for "Song of the South"), Cotton Club dancer Anita Boyer, Henri Wassell, Alma Smith, Bob Sawyer, and composer/bandleader Eubie Blake and his orchestra.
Director: Irwin Franklyn
Genre: Drama, Music
Runtime: 69 min
Release Date: May 26, 1932
Cast
- Bill Robinson - Bill
- Eubie Blake - Eubie Blake
- Putney Dandridge - Stage Manager
- James Baskett
- Anise Boyer
- Henri Wessell
- Alma Smith
- Bob Sawyer
- Noble Sissle
- John 'Spider Bruce' Mason - Spider
Screenplay
Cinematography: Charles Levine
Production: Herald Pictures, Lincoln Productions Company
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
harlem renaissance
More Films by Director: Irwin Franklyn
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Harlem Is Heaven about?
- Bill "Bojangles" Robinson made his movie acting debut in this 1932 film, featuring Putney Dandridge, James Baskett (Oscar winner for "Song of the South"), Cotton Club dancer Anita Boyer, Henri Wassell, Alma Smith, Bob Sawyer, and composer/bandleader Eubie Blake and his orchestra.
- Who directed Harlem Is Heaven?
- Harlem Is Heaven was directed by Irwin Franklyn.
- Who stars in Harlem Is Heaven?
- Harlem Is Heaven stars Bill Robinson, Eubie Blake, Putney Dandridge, James Baskett, Anise Boyer, Henri Wessell.
- How long is Harlem Is Heaven?
- Harlem Is Heaven has a runtime of 1h 9m (69 minutes).
- What genre is Harlem Is Heaven?
- Harlem Is Heaven is a Drama, Music film.
- Where was Harlem Is Heaven produced?
- Harlem Is Heaven was produced in United States of America.