Harlem Is Heaven (1932)

7.5/10 69 min Drama Music

Overview

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.

Cast

Bill Robinson

Bill

Eubie Blake

Eubie Blake

James Baskett

Anise Boyer

Noble Sissle

Juano Hernández

Cop

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