Paradise in Harlem
“Greatest Colored Cast Ever Assembled in One Picture”
Synopsis
It is the story of a comedian Lem Anderson who dreams of playing in Shakespeare scenes but he is applied only role in Harlem Vaudeville. One day he is the witness of a crime and the mobster strongly advised him to leave the town...
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Mamie Smith
Madame Mamie
Norman Astwood
Rough Jackson
Edna Mae Harris
Doll Davis
Merritt Smith
Ned Avery
Frank H. Wilson
Lem Anderson
Francine Everett
Desdemona Jones
Sidney Easton
Sneeze Ancrum (as Sydney Easton)
Babe Matthews
Laura Lou
Lionel Monagas
Matt Gilson
Madeline Belt
Acme Delight
Herman Green
Ganaway
Percy Verwayen
Spanish
George Williams
Runt
Alec Lovejoy
Misery
Lucky Millinder
Himself - Bandleader
Juanita Hall
Singer in Audience
Emory Johnson
Eddie Matthews
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Seiden
- Screenplay & Story
- Vincent Valentini, Frank H. Wilson
- Original Title
- Paradise in Harlem
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Jubilee Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Seiden
Vincent Valentini, Frank H. Wilson
Don Malkames, Charles Levine
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Seiden
Director
Don Malkames
Director of Photography
Charles Levine
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Paradise in Harlem.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Paradise in Harlem
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What is Paradise in Harlem about?
It is the story of a comedian Lem Anderson who dreams of playing in Shakespeare scenes but he is applied only role in Harlem Vaudeville. One day he is the witness of a crime and the mobster strongly advised him to leave the town...
Who directed Paradise in Harlem?
Paradise in Harlem was directed by Joseph Seiden.
Who stars in Paradise in Harlem?
The principal cast of Paradise in Harlem includes Mamie Smith, Norman Astwood, Edna Mae Harris, Merritt Smith, Frank H. Wilson.
When was Paradise in Harlem released and how long is it?
Paradise in Harlem was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.