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Oscar Micheaux, Edna Mae Harris, Carman Newsome, Robert Earl Jones, Frances E. Williams, Cherokee Thornton, Slim Thompson, Henry 'Gang' Gines,
Pretty good for a Michaux film (in spite of their historical significance, most of them are quite awful). Basically, this is the story of how Edna Mae Harris(who would be remembered by a later generation as the female lead on Pigmeat Markham'scomedy records) refusing to prostitute herself at a seedy club and being framed for murder. Decent acting and good story, although the low-budget cinematography will cause some eyestrain. BTW-one of the detectives is played by Robert Jones-father of James Earl Jones.
Edna Mae Harris is the star of this black cast movie, she sings "Beautiful Baby" and "Heart Full of Rhythm". She was what you called a black movie star in the black independent movies. She was very well-known, even in some Hollywood movies as a maid. But, she was too good for that. She showed her acting, singing, and dancing skills in movies like these. Great little mystery movie by Oscar Micheaux.
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