The Notorious Elinor Lee
Synopsis
Gangsters use a woman to get to a boxer and convince him to throw a big fight.
Top Cast
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Gladys Williams
Elinor Lee
Robert Earl Jones
Benny Blue
Carman Newsome
Norman Haywood
Edna Mae Harris
Fredi Welsh
Vera Burelle
Sherry Johnson
Eddie Lemons
Brownlee
Juano Hernández
John Arthur
Columbus Jackson
"Cracker" Jackson
Laura Bowman
Benny's mother
Madeline Donegan
"Mary"
Amanda Randolph
Mary's mother
Robert Paquin
Reporter
Oscar Polk
Blakely
Charles La Torre
Farbacher
Don De Leo
Feretti
Abe Simon
Herrera
Sandy McDonald
Bradley
Harry Kadison
Max Wagner
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Oscar Micheaux
- Screenplay & Story
- Oscar Micheaux
- Original Score
- Jack Shilkret
- Original Title
- The Notorious Elinor Lee
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Sack Amusement Enterprises, Micheaux Picture Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oscar Micheaux
Oscar Micheaux
Jack Shilkret
Lester Lang
Leonard Weiss
Alfred N. Sack, Hubert Julian, Oscar Micheaux
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred N. Sack
Producer
Lester Lang
Director of Photography
Hubert Julian
Producer
Oscar Micheaux
Director
Oscar Micheaux
Writer
Leonard Weiss
Editor
Oscar Micheaux
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Notorious Elinor Lee
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Notorious Elinor Lee about?
Gangsters use a woman to get to a boxer and convince him to throw a big fight.
Who directed The Notorious Elinor Lee?
The Notorious Elinor Lee was directed by Oscar Micheaux.
Who stars in The Notorious Elinor Lee?
The principal cast of The Notorious Elinor Lee includes Gladys Williams, Robert Earl Jones, Carman Newsome, Edna Mae Harris, Vera Burelle.
When was The Notorious Elinor Lee released and how long is it?
The Notorious Elinor Lee was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for The Notorious Elinor Lee?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Notorious Elinor Lee was composed by Jack Shilkret.