Paradise in Harlem (1939)

Description: Greatest Colored Cast Ever Assembled in One Picture 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...
Director: Joseph Seiden
Producer: joseph seiden
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User Reviews: Mixed (base on 138 reviews)
Published Date: 2026-04-01 19:16:10
Genre: Comedy Drama Music
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Mamie Smith
Norman Astwood
Edna Mae Harris
Merritt Smith
Frank H. Wilson

User Reviews

george seaton
Amazing movie! A must-watch for everyone.
laszlo benedek
A clichéd plot that offered nothing new.
john p mccarthy
A memorable soundtrack that fit perfectly.
sidney meyers
A refreshing take on familiar themes.
stuart heisler
The world-building felt shallow and unconvincing.
earl bellamy
Predictable storyline with no real surprises.
charles f haas
The dialogue felt natural and well-written.
charles vidor
The special effects were subpar and distracting.
george sherman
Amazing movie! A must-watch for everyone.
gilbert cates
I found it difficult to stay invested.
joseph losey
The dialogue felt natural and well-written.
hou cheng
One of the better films I've watched in a while.
robert emmett tansey
Characters felt underdeveloped and uninteresting.
lewis allen
Dialogue felt forced and unnatural.
martyn burke
The dialogue felt natural and well-written.
antonio leonviola
Weak character development left me uninterested.
freddie francis
A thrilling ride from start to finish. Couldn't take my eyes off the screen.
scott pembroke
The tone kept shifting and never settled.
dewitt lee
The world-building pulled me in immediately.
alfred hitchcock
Loved the characters and the emotional depth.

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