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Moon Over Harlem (1939)

1939-05-12 · 1h 9m · EN
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Hardworking Minnie (Cora Green) marries "Dollar" Bill (Bud Harris) a shady gambler after her money and her attractive daughter, Sue (Izanetta Wilcois). Sue meanwhile, is in love with Bob (Carl Hough), an idealist fond of looking out over the skyline and saying "Harlem... there's so much to be done here--it's fairly screaming for leadership." When Bob decides to organize the community against local racketeers he little realizes would-be father-in-law Dollar Bill is one of them. Bill meanwhile has problems of his own: A vicious white mob from lower Manhattan is muscling in on his action, and bullets are about to fly.

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Edgar G. UlmerDirector

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Cora GreenCora GreenMinnieBuddy HarrisBuddy HarrisDollar BillIzinetta WilcoxIzinetta WilcoxSueEarl GoughEarl GoughBobZerita StepteanZerita StepteanJackiePetrina MoorePetrina MooreAliceDaphne FrayDaphne FrayPatMercedes GilbertMercedes GilbertJackie's motherFrances HarrodFrances HarrodMaudAlec LovejoyAlec LovejoyFatsWalter RichardsonWalter RichardsonBrother HornsbySlim ThompsonSlim ThompsonLong-Boy

Keywords

WidowHarlemHarlem, new york city

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · Crime · RomanceTheme affinityWidow · Harlem · Harlem New York CityMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityDramaPacingShortEmotional intensityRomance

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What is Moon Over Harlem about?

Hardworking Minnie (Cora Green) marries "Dollar" Bill (Bud Harris) a shady gambler after her money and her attractive daughter, Sue (Izanetta Wilcois). Sue meanwhile, is in love with Bob (Carl Hough), an idealist fond of looking out over the skyline and saying "Harlem... there's so much to be done here--it's fairly screaming for leadership." When Bob decides to organize the community against local racketeers he little realizes would-be father-in-law Dollar Bill is one of them. Bill meanwhile has problems of his own: A vicious white mob from lower Manhattan is muscling in on his action, and bullets are about to fly.

How long is Moon Over Harlem?

Moon Over Harlem has a runtime of 69 minutes.

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