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Murder In Harlem (1935) | Criteria

Still from Murder In Harlem — Murder In Harlem (1935) — Oscar MicheauxPhotographed by Charles Levine

Poster for Murder In Harlem

Murder In Harlem

English / 1935 / 1h 35m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Crime Drama Mystery

Letterboxd: 3.08/5·518 ratings·208 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A Black night watchman at a chemical factory finds the body of a murdered white woman. After reporting it, he finds himself accused of the murder.

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February 2023
Position 22
Included in
Oscar Micheaux: Trailblazer
Position 9

Credits

Crew

DirectorOscar Micheaux

WriterOscar Micheaux

CinematographerCharles Levine

Producer

Oscar Micheaux,

Alice B. Russell

Cast

Clarence Brooksas Henry Glory

Laura Bowmanas Mrs. Epps

Dorothy Van Engleas Claudia Vance

Andrew Bishopas Anthony Brisbane

Alec Lovejoyas Lem Hawkins

Bee Freemanas The Catbird

Alice B. Russellas Mrs. Vance

Eunice Wilsonas Singer / vamp

Lorenzo McClaneas Arthur Vance

Oscar Micheauxas Second detective (uncredited)

'Slick' Chesteras Detective

Clarence Williamsas Band leader

Double Feature

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Poster for Ten Minutes to Live

Ten Minutes to Live1932

Both directed by Oscar Micheaux, and both starring Laura Bowman

Or

Birthright1938Both directed by Oscar Micheaux, and both starring Alec Lovejoy
Veiled Aristocrats1932Both directed by Oscar Micheaux, and both starring Laura Bowman