Paradise in Harlem (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1939, Paradise in Harlem is a comedy, drama and music film directed by Joseph Seiden, running about 85 minutes. “Greatest Colored Cast Ever Assembled in One Picture” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. It is the story of a comedian Lem Anderson who dreams of playing in Shakespeare scenes but he is applied only role in Harlem Vaudeville. One day he is the witness of a crime and the mobster strongly advised him to leave the town...
Who’s in it. Paradise in Harlem stars Mamie Smith as Madame Mamie, Norman Astwood as Rough Jackson, Edna Mae Harris as Doll Davis and Merritt Smith as Ned Avery, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Paradise in Harlem has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Paradise in Harlem page.
If you liked it. Fans of Paradise in Harlem tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Paradise in Harlem (1939)?
- In US, Paradise in Harlem is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Paradise in Harlem worth watching?
- Paradise in Harlem holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Paradise in Harlem?
- Paradise in Harlem stars Mamie Smith, Norman Astwood, Edna Mae Harris, Merritt Smith and Frank H. Wilson.
- When was Paradise in Harlem released?
- Paradise in Harlem was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.