Paradise in Harlem

Directed by Joseph Seiden
1939    55m
Comedy, Drama, Musical,
5.0
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In "Paradise in Harlem," comedian Lem Anderson's dreams shatter after he witnesses a mob hit, spiraling into a life of wandering and booze. A shot at redemption arises with a role in Othello, pulling him back to Harlem—where danger and opportunity collide. Will he rise or fall?
Cast of Paradise in Harlem
  • Mamie SmithMadame Mamie
  • Norman AstwoodRough Jackson
  • Edna Mae HarrisDoll Davis
  • Merritt SmithNed Avery
  • Frank H. WilsonLem Anderson
  • Francine EverettDesdemona Jones
  • Sidney EastonSneeze Ancrum (as Sydney Easton)
  • Babe MatthewsLaura Lou
  • Lionel MonagasMatt Gilson
  • Madeline BeltAcme Delight
  • Herman GreenGanaway
  • Percy VerwayenSpanish
  • George WilliamsRunt
  • Alec LovejoyMisery
  • Lucky MillinderHimself - Bandleader
  • Juanita HallSinger in Audience
  • Emory Johnson
  • Eddie Matthews
 
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