Harlem Is Heaven (1932): Cast & Where to Watch
Harlem Is Heaven is a 1932 music drama directed by Irwin Franklyn, starring Bill Robinson as Bill, Putney Dandridge and James Baskett. It runs 1 hour 9 minutes. Stream it on Plex and Tubi TV.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 9m (69 min)
- Director
- Irwin Franklyn
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Herald Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Harlem Is Heaven About?
The premise of Harlem Is Heaven without spoilers.
New York’s famous Cotton Club entertainers appear in this 1932 film, marking Bill “Bojangles” Robinson’s screen debut. The cast includes jazz pianist Putney Dandridge, James Baskett—later an Oscar winner for Song of the South—Cotton Club dancer Anita Boyer, Henri Wassell, Alma Smith, Bob Sawyer, and composer‑bandleader Eubie Blake with his orchestra.
Harlem Is Heaven Themes & Keywords
· 20 tags- harlem manhattan new york city
- manhattan new york city
- nightclub
- song
- singing
- singer
- prohibition
- slang
- 1930s
- dancing
- dancer
- girl fights a girl
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- cat fight
- new york city
- bojangles
- location in title
- b movie
- all black cast
- african american
- independent film
Where to Watch Harlem Is Heaven
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Harlem Is Heaven Cast & Characters
Bill Robinson leads the cast as Bill, with Putney Dandridge as Stage Manager and James Baskett. Directed by Irwin Franklyn; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Irwin Franklyn
- Bill Robinson as Bill
- Putney Dandridge as Stage Manager
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James Baskett - Alma Smith
Also Starring in Harlem Is Heaven
· 7 more- Bob Sawyer
- Eubie Blake Eubie Blake
- Juano Hernández Cop
- Noble Sissle
- John 'Spider Bruce' Mason Spider
- Anise Boyer
- Henri Wessell
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Harlem Is Heaven FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Harlem Is Heaven, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Harlem Is Heaven?
Harlem Is Heaven runs 1 hour 9 minutes (69 minutes).
When was Harlem Is Heaven released?
Harlem Is Heaven was released on May 26, 1932.
Who directed Harlem Is Heaven?
Harlem Is Heaven was directed by Irwin Franklyn.
Who is in the cast of Harlem Is Heaven?
Harlem Is Heaven stars Bill Robinson as Bill, Putney Dandridge as Stage Manager and James Baskett, among 11 credited actors.
Where can I watch Harlem Is Heaven?
In the US, Harlem Is Heaven is streaming on Plex and Tubi TV (availability from JustWatch).
Does Harlem Is Heaven have a post-credit scene?
No. Harlem Is Heaven has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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