Paradise in Harlem - Cast

Paradise in Harlem (1939)
85 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical

Paradise in Harlem (1939)

85 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical

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. ...See moreBetween 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 See less

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20 cast members

Name	Known for
Frank H. Wilson Lem Anderson (as Frank Wilson) Lem Anderson (as Frank Wilson) See fewer	The Green Pastures (1936)
Mamie Smith Madame Mamie Madame Mamie See fewer	Beginners (2010)
Norman Astwood Rough Jackson Rough Jackson See fewer	Sunday Sinners (1940)
Edna Mae Harris Doll Davis Doll Davis See fewer	The Green Pastures (1936)
Merritt Smith Ned Avery Ned Avery See fewer	Circle of Fear (1972)
Francine Everett Desdemona Jones Desdemona Jones See fewer	Dirty Gertie from Harlem U.S.A. (1946)
Sidney Easton Sneeze Ancrum (as Sydney Easton) Sneeze Ancrum (as Sydney Easton) See fewer	Murder with Music (1941)
Babe Matthews Laura Lou Laura Lou See fewer	What Goes Up (1939)
Lionel Monagas Matt Gilson Matt Gilson See fewer	Murder in Harlem (1935)
Madeline Belt Acme Delight Acme Delight See fewer	Paradise in Harlem (1939)
Herman Green Ganaway Ganaway See fewer	Sunday Sinners (1940)
Percy Verwayen Spanish (as Percy Verwayne) Spanish (as Percy Verwayne) See fewer	The Burden of Race (1921)
George Williams Runt Runt See fewer	Sunday Sinners (1940)
Alec Lovejoy Misery Misery See fewer	Swing! (1938)
Lucky Millinder Self - Bandleader (as Lucky Millinder and his Orchestra) Self - Bandleader (as Lucky Millinder and his Orchestra) See fewer	The Killer Inside Me (2010)
Juanita Hall Singer in Audience (as Juanita Hall Singers) Singer in Audience (as Juanita Hall Singers) See fewer	Flower Drum Song (1961)
The Alphabetical Four Themselves Themselves See fewer	Paradise in Harlem (1939)
Emory Johnson Actor (as The Alphabetical Four) Actor (as The Alphabetical Four) See fewer	Paradise in Harlem (1939)
Lucky Millinder and His Band Themselves (as Lucky Millinder and His Orchestra) Themselves (as Lucky Millinder and His Orchestra) See fewer	Death on the Nile (2022)
Eddie Matthews Actor Actor See fewer	Paradise in Harlem (1939)