Murder on Lenox Avenue
“The rackets exposed!”
Synopsis
Dramatic events in a Harlem apartment house center around Pa Wilkins, chosen by the Better Business League to replace their ousted, crooked leader Marshall...who wants revenge; and Pa's ward Jim Bracton, a two-timing Romeo whose affairs are coming to a crisis. And hanging around is Marshall's murderous junkie henchman, Lomax. Will it all end in someone's being killed?
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Dreifuss
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Wilson, Vincent Valentini, Bryna Ivens
- Original Score
- Donald Heywood
- Original Title
- Murder on Lenox Avenue
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Colonnade Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Dreifuss
Frank Wilson, Vincent Valentini, Bryna Ivens
Donald Heywood
George Webber
Robert O. Crandall
Arthur Dreifuss
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Dreifuss
Director
Vincent Valentini
Writer
Bryna Ivens
Writer
Arthur Dreifuss
Producer
Robert O. Crandall
Editor
George Webber
Director of Photography
Donald Heywood
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Murder on Lenox Avenue
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What is Murder on Lenox Avenue about?
Dramatic events in a Harlem apartment house center around Pa Wilkins, chosen by the Better Business League to replace their ousted, crooked leader Marshall...who wants revenge; and Pa's ward Jim Bracton, a two-timing Romeo whose affairs are coming to a crisis. And hanging around is Marshall's murderous junkie henchman, Lomax. Will it all end in someone's being killed?
Who directed Murder on Lenox Avenue?
Murder on Lenox Avenue was directed by Arthur Dreifuss.
Who stars in Murder on Lenox Avenue?
The principal cast of Murder on Lenox Avenue includes Mamie Smith, Alec Lovejoy, Norman Astwood, Augustus Smith, Sidney Easton.
When was Murder on Lenox Avenue released and how long is it?
Murder on Lenox Avenue was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Murder on Lenox Avenue?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Murder on Lenox Avenue was composed by Donald Heywood.