The read
Critics rate it 42 points higher than audiences do. It runs a compact 1h 0m.
Synopsis
Tommy McCoy and "Dude" Markey are both in love with Harlem singer/dancer Nita. Markey robs a jewelry store and turns the loot over to gang-boss Murray Howard. Later, Markey robs the safe, steals the jewelry, and, in order to get rid of his rival for Nita, frames the robbery on McCoy. The latter's big-brother thinks otherwise and, with Nita's help, sets out to prove it.
Ratings
IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes100%
Critics rate it 42 points higher than audiences do.
3 audience votes
Key crew
- Arthur DreifussDirector
- Arthur HoerlScreenplay
Cast
- Monte HawleyJim McCoy
- Jeni Le GonNita
- Edward ThompsonDude Markey
- Florence O'BrienSally
- Buck WoodsCast
- Maceo Bruce SheffieldMurray Howard
- Charles HawkinsCast
- Jack ClisbyCast
- Tom SouthernCast
- Vernon McCallaCast
- Charles GordonLanny
- Arthur RayCast
Stills
Themes
all black castharlem, new york cityswing music