Summary 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. View more details
Directed : Joseph Seiden
Written : Vincent Valentini Frank H. Wilson
Stars : Edna Mae Harris Frank H. Wilson Mamie Smith Norman Astwood
Genres : Comedy Drama Musical
Release date : Nov 30, 1939
Countries of origin : United States
Language : English
Filming locations : Fort Lee, New Jersey, USA
Production companies : Jubilee Pictures Corp.
Summary 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. View more details
Genres : Comedy Drama Musical
Release date : Nov 30, 1939
Countries of origin : United States
Language : English
Filming locations : Fort Lee, New Jersey, USA
Production companies : Jubilee Pictures Corp.
