Mr. Smith Goes Ghost
1940 · 7.0/10
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Dewey 'Pigmeat' Markham
Director & actor · born 18 April 1904 · Durham, North Carolina, USA
Dewey "Pigmeat" Markham was an African American entertainer. Though best known as a comedian, Markham was also a singer, dancer, and actor. His nickname came from a stage routine, in which he declared himself to be "Sweet Poppa Pigmeat". He was sometimes credited in films as Pigmeat "Alamo" Markham.
He is also known for his 1968 single "Here Comes the Judge", which is often considered to be the earliest hip hop record.
Where to start: Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) (2021).
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Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
2021 · 7.6/10
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Black Woodstock
1969 · 8.0/10
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Burlesque in Harlem
1949 · 4.0/10
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Junction 88
1947 · 7.0/10
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Swanee Showboat
1947 · 7.0/10
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House-Rent Party
1946 · 8.0/10
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Fight That Ghost
1946 · 8.0/10
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That's My Baby!
1944 · 5.6/10
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1940 · 7.0/10
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One Big Mistake
1940 · 8.0/10
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best Dewey 'Pigmeat' Markham movie?
By viewer score, Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) (2021) at 7.6/10.
What are Dewey 'Pigmeat' Markham’s most popular movies?
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised).
How many movies has Dewey 'Pigmeat' Markham made?
11 films on TMDB, 1 as director, 10 as actor.