Paradise in Harlem

Paradise in Harlem (1939)

01 Dec 1939 • Comedy, Drama, Musical • 1h 25m

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.

Joseph Seiden
Director
Frank H. Wilson, Vincent Valentini
Writer
Frank H. Wilson, Mamie Smith, Norman Astwood
Starring

Language: English
Awards:
Country: United States
Metacritic Score:
DVD Release Date: 30 Jun 2016
Box Office Total:

5.0

IMDb (126 votes)