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1932

Harlem Is Heaven

Directed by Irwin Franklyn
New York's Famous Cotton Club Entertainers

Bill "Bojangles" Robinson made his movie acting debut in this 1932 film, featuring Putney Dandridge, James Baskett (Oscar winner for "Song of the South"), Cotton Club dancer Anita Boyer, Henri Wassell, Alma Smith, Bob Sawyer, and composer/bandleader Eubie Blake and his orchestra.

Duration

1h 9m

Released

May 26, 1932

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  • Bill Robinson
  • Eubie Blake
  • Putney Dandridge
  • James Baskett
  • Anise Boyer
  • Henri Wessell
  • Alma Smith
  • Bob Sawyer
  • Noble Sissle

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