Paradise in Harlem (1939)

User Reviews Mixed (base on 138 reviews)
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...
Genres Comedy - Drama - Music
Director Joseph Seiden
Producer joseph seiden
Published Date 2026-04-01 19:16:10
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Actors


Mamie Smith
Norman Astwood
Edna Mae Harris
Merritt Smith
Frank H. Wilson

Overall Reviews: Mixed (base on 138 reviews)

Most recent reviews

james dearden Recent review

The pacing was off, making it hard to stay engaged.

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sidney meyers Recent review

A refreshing take on familiar themes.

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burt p lynwood Recent review

Uninspired direction and forgettable characters.

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riccardo freda Recent review

The plot was predictable and uninspired.

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alan james Recent review

Solid direction and a clear creative vision.

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crane wilbur Recent review

The world-building pulled me in immediately.

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gregg tallas Recent review

Poor editing made the scenes feel disconnected.

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paolo heusch Recent review

Uninspired direction and forgettable characters.

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harold young Recent review

A thrilling ride from start to finish. Couldn't take my eyes off the screen.

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steve sekely Recent review

A satisfying ending that ties everything together.

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eddie nicart Recent review

Well-paced and consistently entertaining.

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leopold lindtberg Recent review

The dialogue felt natural and well-written.

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alfred hitchcock Recent review

Loved the characters and the emotional depth.

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emilio fernandez Recent review

The acting was inconsistent and sometimes awkward.

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john evans Recent review

Editing choices that disrupted the flow of the story.

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norman z mcleod Recent review

Dialogue felt forced and unnatural.

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ray taylor Recent review

Too many filler scenes that didn't move the story forward.

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edward a kull Recent review

Editing choices that disrupted the flow of the story.

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bretaigne windust Recent review

Beautiful cinematography that really elevates the experience.

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stuart heisler Recent review

The world-building felt shallow and unconvincing.

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