Harlem Is Heaven (1932)
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.
Director: Irwin Franklyn
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Bill Robinson as Bill |
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Eubie Blake as Eubie Blake |
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Putney Dandridge as Stage Manager |
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James Baskett as |
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Anise Boyer as |
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Henri Wessell as |
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Alma Smith as |
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Bob Sawyer as |
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Noble Sissle as |
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John 'Spider Bruce' Mason as Spider |
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Juano Hernández as Cop |
| Writing | Irwin Franklyn | Writer |
| Sound | Shelton Brooks | Music |
| Directing | Irwin Franklyn | Director |
| Production | Irving Yates | Producer |
| Sound | Edgar Dorwell | Music |
| Sound | Porter Grainger | Music |
| Sound | Joe Jordan | Music |
| Camera | Charles Levine | Director of Photography |