Harlem Is Heaven (1932)

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.

Cast (11)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Bill Robinson

Bill

Eubie Blake

Eubie Blake

P

Putney Dandridge

Stage Manager

James Baskett

Anise Boyer

H

Henri Wessell

A

Alma Smith

B

Bob Sawyer

Noble Sissle

J

John 'Spider Bruce' Mason

Spider

Juano Hernández

Cop

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