Paradise in Harlem
Directed by Joseph SeidenBetween swing and blues musical numbers, the story of comedian Lem Anderson, whose long-awaited chance to act dramatically vanishes when he witnesses a mob killing and is forced to leave town. Lem becomes a wanderer, then an alcoholic. Finally a chance to play Othello draws him back to Harlem. Is it too late for Ned? Or too soon to suit Rough Jackson's mobsters? Melodramatic events lead to an unusual conclusion.
Paradise in Harlem Trivia
Paradise in Harlem was released on 1 stycznia 1939.
Paradise in Harlem was directed by Joseph Seiden.
Paradise in Harlem has a runtime of 55 min.
Paradise in Harlem was produced by Irvin C. Miller, Jack Goldberg.
Between swing and blues musical numbers, the story of comedian Lem Anderson, whose long-awaited chance to act dramatically vanishes when he witnesses a mob killing and is forced to leave town. Lem becomes a wanderer, then an alcoholic. Finally a chance to play Othello draws him back to Harlem. Is it too late for Ned? Or too soon to suit Rough Jackson's mobsters? Melodramatic events lead to an unusual conclusion.
The key characters in Paradise in Harlem are Madame Mamie (Mamie Smith), Rough Jackson (Norman Astwood), Doll Davis (Edna Mae Harris).
Paradise in Harlem is a Komedia, Dramat, Musical film.
Paradise in Harlem has an audience rating of 4.9 out of 10.