Paradise in Harlem
1939, English. Directed by Joseph Seiden.
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It is the story of a comedian Lem Anderson who dreams of playing in Shakespeare scenes but he is applied only role in Harlem Vaudeville. One day he is the witness of a crime and the mobster strongly advised him to leave the town...
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Joseph SeidenDirector
- Mamie SmithMadame Mamie
- Norman AstwoodRough Jackson
- Edna Mae HarrisDoll Davis
- Merritt SmithNed Avery
- Frank H. WilsonLem Anderson
- Francine EverettDesdemona Jones
- Sidney EastonSneeze Ancrum (as Sydney Easton)
- Babe MatthewsLaura Lou
- Lionel MonagasMatt Gilson
- Madeline BeltAcme Delight
- Herman GreenGanaway
- Percy VerwayenSpanish
Details
- Released
- 1 January 1939
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Frank H. Wilson
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Paradise in Harlem runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
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Paradise in Harlem isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Paradise in Harlem?
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Who directed Paradise in Harlem?
Paradise in Harlem (1939) was directed by Joseph Seiden and stars Mamie Smith, Norman Astwood, Edna Mae Harris.