It Happened in Harlem

It Happened in Harlem is an American musical comedy film directed by Bud Pollard[2] and starring Chris Columbus, Phil Gomez, and Nicky O'Daniel.[1] The film was partly shot at Smalls Paradise and released in 1945.

It Happened in Harlem
Directed byBud Pollard
Production
company
All-American News[1]
Release date
1945
CountryUnited States

The film includes performances by various musical acts including Dotty Rhodes and "Pitter-Patter" Pitts (Juanita Pitts). Rhodes was a dancer at the Cotton Club.[3] Pitts was a female tap dancer who dressed and danced like a man.[4]

The 30-minute film relies on a thin plot to showcase various performers.[5] Stills and advertising for the film survive.[6]

Plot

A very popular singer is drawing large crowds to his Smalls Paradise performances when he receives his draft notice. Ed Smalls then begins the task of auditioning someone to replace him. A somewhat unknown young singer with a loyal following tries to audition for the job but is not considered. One of his very loyal fans goes to Smalls to convince the owner to give the young man a chance.[1]

Cast

References
  1. Richards, Larry (1 January 1998). African American Films Through 1959: A Comprehensive, Illustrated Filmography. McFarland. p. 91. ISBN 978-0-7864-0307-3.
  2. "It Happened in Harlem". The New York Times.
  3. Company, Johnson Publishing (December 8, 1985). "Ebony". Johnson Publishing Company – via Google Books.
  4. https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/arts-culture/tap-in-time-salutes-dance-legends/
  5. Pitts, Michael R. (April 19, 2019). Astor Pictures: A Filmography and History of the Reissue King, 1933-1965. McFarland. ISBN 9781476636283 – via Google Books.
  6. https://www.daaracarchive.org/2017/12/it-happened-in-harlem-1945.html

It Happened in Harlem at IMDb


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