Paradise in Harlem

Between swing and blues musical numbers, the story of comedian Lem Anderson, whose long-awaited chance to act dramatically vanishes when he witnesses a mob killing and is forced to leave town. Lem becomes a wanderer, then an alcoholic. Finally a chance to play Othello draws him back to Harlem. Is it too late for Ned? Or too soon to suit Rough Jackson's mobsters? Melodramatic events lead to an unusual conclusion. Written by Rod Crawford Paradise in Harlem is a 1939 American English-language Comedy Drama film featuring Frank H. Wilson, Mamie Smith, Norman Astwood, Edna Mae Harris, Merritt Smith, Francine Everett and Eddie Matthews. Paradise in Harlem is written by Frank H. Wilson and Vincent Valentini and it is directed by Joseph Seiden. Paradise in Harlem was released on 30th November 1939 and takes a screen time of 85 minutes. Cinematography was done by Charles Levine and Don Malkames. The music was composed by Lucky Millinder along with Juanita Hall.