Moon Over Harlem
Originally released in 1939. Moon Over Harlem is a romance/drama film. directed by Edgar G. Ulmer. At just 69 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Buddy Harris, Cora Green, and Izinetta Wilcox
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 12, 1939
86 years ago
Runtime
1h 9m
69 minutes total
User Rating
3.4/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Million Dollar Pictures
- Meteor Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
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 Houg...
Who directed Moon Over Harlem?
Moon Over Harlem was directed by Edgar G. Ulmer.
How long is Moon Over Harlem?
Moon Over Harlem has a runtime of 1 hours and 9 minutes (69 minutes total).
When was Moon Over Harlem released?
Moon Over Harlem was released on May 12, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Moon Over Harlem?
The main cast of Moon Over Harlem includes Buddy Harris, Cora Green, Izinetta Wilcox, Earl Gough, Zerita Stepteau.