Frank H. Wilson
Lem Anderson
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Synopsis
A comedian's chance to become a dramatic actor disappears after he witnesses a gang killing. Forced to leave, he loses his footing and his career. An opportunity to play Othello draws him back toward Harlem, where both artistic hopes and old threats remain.
Cast
DirectorsJoseph Seiden
Behind the scenes
Musical contributions from Juanita Hall and Lucky Millinder place the dramatic story within a programme of swing and blues performance. The film brings theatrical aspiration and Harlem entertainment into the same narrative.
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Work catalogued as public domain in the United States.
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Availability checked on September 10, 2026.
Photograph credit
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- Frank H. Wilson — Florence Vandamm, photographer · Public domain
- Mamie Smith — Unknown author · Public domain
- Edna Mae Harris — International News Photos · Public domain
