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Harlem Is Heaven

1932Movie1 h 9 min

69

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A wholesome drama movie about show business and history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Story

New York's Famous Cotton Club Entertainers

Bill "Bojangles" Robinson made his movie acting debut in this 1932 film, featuring Putney Dandridge, James Baskett (Oscar winner for "Song of the South"), Cotton Club dancer Anita Boyer, Henri Wassell, Alma Smith, Bob Sawyer, and composer/bandleader Eubie Blake and his orchestra.

Feels like

Classic Hollywood
Musical Drama
Historical Showcase
Pioneering Black Cinema
Tap Dance
Jazz Age
Musical Performance
Wholesome Entertainment
Show Business History

Cast

3 of 3

Crew

Directed by: Irwin Franklyn
Written by: Irwin Franklyn
Produced by: Irving Yates
Music by: Shelton Brooks, Porter Grainger, Joe Jordan

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Facts

May 26, 1932 · 1 h 9 min · Drama, Music

Released: May 26, 1932
Runtime: 1 h 9 min
Genres: Drama, Music
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 131 countries

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Where can I stream Harlem Is Heaven?

In the United States, Harlem Is Heaven is free with ads on Plex and Tubi TV. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Harlem Is Heaven worth watching?

69

GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.3).

Is Harlem Is Heaven okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Harlem Is Heaven?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Harlem Is Heaven?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for wholesome and 6 for hopefulness.