Murder on Lenox Avenue (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film
Released in 1941, Murder on Lenox Avenue is a drama film directed by Arthur Dreifuss, running about 65 minutes. “The rackets exposed!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dramatic events in a Harlem apartment house center around Pa Wilkins, chosen by the Better Business League to replace their ousted, crooked leader Marshall...who wants revenge; and Pa's ward Jim Bracton, a two-timing Romeo whose affairs are coming to a crisis. And hanging around is Marshall's murderous junkie henchman, Lomax. Will it all end in someone's being killed?
Who’s in it. Murder on Lenox Avenue stars Mamie Smith as Hattie, Alec Lovejoy as Flivver Johnson (as Alex Lovejoy), Norman Astwood as Mr. Marshall and Augustus Smith as Pa Wilkins (as Gus Smith), among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Murder on Lenox Avenue page.
If you liked it. Fans of Murder on Lenox Avenue tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Murder on Lenox Avenue (1941)?
- In US, Murder on Lenox Avenue is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Murder on Lenox Avenue?
- Murder on Lenox Avenue stars Mamie Smith, Alec Lovejoy, Norman Astwood, Augustus Smith and Sidney Easton.
- When was Murder on Lenox Avenue released?
- Murder on Lenox Avenue was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.