Moon Over Harlem
Synopsis
Hardworking Minnie (Cora Green) marries "Dollar" Bill (Bud Harris) a shady gambler after her money and her attractive daughter, Sue (Izanetta Wilcois). Sue meanwhile, is in love with Bob (Carl Hough), an idealist fond of looking out over the skyline and saying "Harlem... there's so much to be done here--it's fairly screaming for leadership." When Bob decides to organize the community against local racketeers he little realizes would-be father-in-law Dollar Bill is one of them. Bill meanwhile has problems of his own: A vicious white mob from lower Manhattan is muscling in on his action, and bullets are about to fly.
Top Cast
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Dollar Bill
Cora Green
Minnie
Izinetta Wilcox
Sue
Earl Gough
Bob
Zerita Stepteau
Jackie
Petrina Moore
Alice
Daphne Fray
Pat
Mercedes Gilbert
Jackie's mother
Frances Harrod
Maud
Alec Lovejoy
Fats
Walter Richardson
Brother Hornsby
Slim Thompson
Long-Boy
Freddie Robinson
Half-Pint
John Bunn
Wallstreet
Marieluise Bechet
Nina Mae Brown
Archie Cross
A Boy from Newark
William Woodward
A Boy from Newark
Audrey Talbird
Connie
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 12, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edgar G. Ulmer
- Screenplay & Story
- Shirley Ulmer
- Original Score
- Donald Heywood
- Original Title
- Moon Over Harlem
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- Million Dollar Pictures, Meteor Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edgar G. Ulmer
Shirley Ulmer, Mathew Mathews, Frank Wilson
Donald Heywood
J. Burgi Contner, Edward Hyland
Jack Kemp
Edgar G. Ulmer, Benjamin F. Resnick, Alfred N. Sack
Department Leadership Roster
Shirley Ulmer
Screenplay
Edgar G. Ulmer
Producer
Edgar G. Ulmer
Director
Eugene Wolk
Production Design
J. Burgi Contner
Director of Photography
Edward Hyland
Director of Photography
Jack Kemp
Editor
Benjamin F. Resnick
Producer
Donald Heywood
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Moon Over Harlem
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Moon Over Harlem about?
Hardworking Minnie (Cora Green) marries "Dollar" Bill (Bud Harris) a shady gambler after her money and her attractive daughter, Sue (Izanetta Wilcois). Sue meanwhile, is in love with Bob (Carl Hough), an idealist fond of looking out over the skyline and saying "Harlem... there's so much to be done here--it's fairly screaming for leadership." When Bob decides to organize the community against local racketeers he little realizes would-be father-in-law Dollar Bill is one of them. Bill meanwhile has problems of his own: A vicious white mob from lower Manhattan is muscling in on his action, and bullets are about to fly.
Who directed Moon Over Harlem?
Moon Over Harlem was directed by Edgar G. Ulmer.
Who stars in Moon Over Harlem?
The principal cast of Moon Over Harlem includes Buddy Harris, Cora Green, Izinetta Wilcox, Earl Gough, Zerita Stepteau.
When was Moon Over Harlem released and how long is it?
Moon Over Harlem was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
Who composed the musical score for Moon Over Harlem?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Moon Over Harlem was composed by Donald Heywood.