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Showing posts with label 1942. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 1942. Show all posts

Monday, March 11, 2019

Take My Life [a.k.a. Murder Rap] (1942) [Lost Film]





The New York Age
New York, New York, New York
Sat, Jul 04, 1942 · Page 10


The New York Age
New York, New York, New York
Sat, Jun 27, 1942 · Page 10

Starring:
Storyline
The Harlem Dead End Kids are brought to the brink of tragedy when one of their gang members is framed for murder. They suddenly see the error of their ways and join the United States Army and learn what it's like to be real men.

*** This film is considered lost until notified otherwise. ***

Thursday, January 24, 2019

Bli-Blip (1942, Soundie)













Starring:

Storyline
Paul White and Marie Bryant performs "Bli-Blip." Music by Duke Ellington and his Orchestra. 

Saturday, November 17, 2018

Swingin' On Nothing (1942, Soundie)












Starring


Storyline
Louis Armstrong & His Orchestra performing "Swingin' On Nothing" featuring George Washington and Velma Middleton.

Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Jam Session (1942, Soundie)











Starring:

Storyline
Duke Ellington and his Orchestra performing "Jam Session."

Monday, October 15, 2018

Brother Martin, Servant of Jesus (1942) [Lost Film]

Directed by: 
Starring: 
Storyline
There is no information available about the plot of the film

**This film is considered lost until notified otherwise**
 

Wednesday, October 10, 2018

Old Man Mose (1942, Soundie)











Starring:


Storyline
Soundie of Louis Jordan performing "Old Man Mose."