It Happened In Harlem (1945)
August 1, 1945Release Date
Plot.
This is a story of Harlem - birthplace of Boogie Woogie, jive music and jitterbugs. From Harlem's famous places of amusement have come the greatest tales of stage, screen, and radio. This is the story of one entertainers rise to fame.
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Cast & Crew.
Christopher Columbus
Phil Gomez
Nicky O'Daniel
Dotty Rhodes
George Wiltshire
Milton Woods
Bud Pollard
Director
Media.
Details.
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It Happened in Harlem is an American musical comedy film directed by Bud Pollard and starring Chris Columbus, Phil Gomez, and Nicky O'Daniel. The film was partly shot at Smalls Paradise and released in 1945. However, no prints of the film are held in any archives and is presumed Lost media
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. Pitts was a female tap dancer who dressed and danced like a man.
The 30-minute film relies on a thin plot to showcase various performers. Stills and advertising for the film survive.