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Harlem Is Heaven (1932)

Movie ★ 7.5 69 min

Drama Music

Bill "Bojangles" Robinson made his movie acting debut in this 1932 film, featuring Putney Dandridge, James Baskett (Oscar winner for "Song of the South"), Cotton Club dancer Anita Boyer, Henri Wassell, Alma Smith, Bob Sawyer, and composer/bandleader Eubie Blake and his orchestra.

Irwin Franklyn Writer Irwin Franklyn Director

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Quick facts

Released
May 26, 1932
Runtime
69 min
IMDb
tt0022976
Language
Studio
Herald Pictures, Lincoln Productions Company

Themes

Cast

Bill Robinson Bill Robinson Bill Eubie Blake Eubie Blake Eubie Blake Putney Dandridge Stage Manager James Baskett James Baskett Anise Boyer Anise Boyer Henri Wessell Alma Smith Bob Sawyer Noble Sissle Noble Sissle John 'Spider Bruce' Mason Spider Juano Hernández Juano Hernández Cop

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Frequently asked questions

What is Harlem Is Heaven about?
Bill "Bojangles" Robinson made his movie acting debut in this 1932 film, featuring Putney Dandridge, James Baskett (Oscar winner for "Song of the South"), Cotton Club dancer Anita Boyer, Henri Wassell, Alma Smith, Bob Sawyer, and composer/bandleader Eubie Blake and his orchestra.
Who directed Harlem Is Heaven?
Harlem Is Heaven was directed by Irwin Franklyn.
Who stars in Harlem Is Heaven?
Harlem Is Heaven stars Bill Robinson, Eubie Blake, Putney Dandridge, James Baskett.
When was Harlem Is Heaven released?
Harlem Is Heaven is a 1932 drama, music film.
Where can I watch Harlem Is Heaven?
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