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Murder In Harlem

Murder In Harlem

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Murder In Harlem

"Based on the sensational STANFIELD MURDER CASE."

1935

1h 35m

5.3(8 votes)

Mystery

Crime

Drama

Overview

A Black night watchman at a chemical factory finds the body of a murdered white woman. After reporting it, he finds himself accused of the murder.

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10 featured cast members

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Clarence Brooks

Clarence Brooks

Henry Glory

Laura Bowman

Mrs. Epps

Dorothy Van Engle

Dorothy Van Engle

Claudia Vance

Andrew Bishop

Andrew Bishop

Anthony Brisbane

Alec Lovejoy

Alec Lovejoy

Lem Hawkins

Bee Freeman

Bee Freeman

The Catbird

Alice B. Russell

Alice B. Russell

Mrs. Vance

Eunice Wilson

Eunice Wilson

Singer / vamp

Lorenzo McClane

Lorenzo McClane

Arthur Vance

Oscar Micheaux

Oscar Micheaux

Second detective (uncredited)

Creative team

Directed by: Oscar Micheaux
Written by: Oscar Micheaux
Produced by: Oscar Micheaux
Alice B. Russell

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