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:

• Monte Hawley
• Jeni Le Gon
• Jack Carter
• The Harlem Tuff-Kids 
• DeForest Covan 
• Freddie Jackson 
• Eugene Jackson 
• Paul White 
• Eddie Lynn 
• Lovey Lane

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. ***

Harlem Follies (1950) [Lost Film]

Star Tribune
Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, United States of America
Sun, May 07, 1950 · Page 53

Daily News
New York, New York, United States of America
Sun, Jun 11, 1950 · Page 205

Starring:

• "Chicago" Carl Davis
• Princess R'Wanda
• "Manhattan" Paul
• Max Granville
• Ruth Mason
• "Fats" Noel
• Clark Monroe
• Audry Armstrong
• "Chinky" Grimes
• Lola Avasiago
• "Shottsie" Keith
• Monique
• The "Hips Paraders"
• Savannah Club Chorus

Storyline
The picture was shot during day-light hours in the old Club Embassy and cost $75,000. Pretty Ruth Mason, who headlined at the Village sport for almost a year, is the heroine with Manhattan Paul, emcee at the club, as the guy who gets her, finally. Filmed at the Savannah Club in Harlem, New York.

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

Bargain With Bullets [a.k.a. Gangsters on the Loose] (1937) [Lost Film]

The New York Age
New York, New York, New York
Sat, Dec 04, 1937 · Page 7

The Town Talk
Alexandria, Rapides, Louisiana, United States of America
Tue, Dec 14, 1937 · Page 4

The Town Talk
Alexandria, Rapides, Louisiana, United States of America
Wed, Dec 15, 1937 · Page 11

The New York Age
New York, New York, New York
Sat, Nov 13, 1937 · Page 8

The Pittsburgh Courier
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Sat, Aug 14, 1937 · Page 21

The Pittsburgh Courier
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Sat, Oct 09, 1937 · Page 20

The Pittsburgh Courier
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Sat, Oct 30, 1937 · Page 24

The Pittsburgh Courier
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Sat, Nov 27, 1937 · Page 20

The Pittsburgh Courier
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Sat, Oct 30, 1937 · Page 13

The Pittsburgh Courier
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Sat, Oct 09, 1937 · Page 21

The Pittsburgh Courier
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Sat, Oct 16, 1937 · Page 20

The New York Age
New York, New York, New York
Sat, Dec 11, 1937 · Page 8

Starring:

• Ralph Cooper
• Theresa Harris
• Laurence Criner
• Clarence Brooks
• Edward Thompson
• Frances Turham
• Les Hite
• Eddie Barefield
• Sam McDaniel

Storyline
"Mugsy" is the leader of a band of fur thieves. He is in love with the beautiful Kay and determined to hold her affection by giving her lavish presents and luxury. The plot is complicated by Grace, Mugsy's schoolday sweetheart. She remembers him only as Eddie, the boy who loved to be near her before he drifted away into underworld company and the wiles of a heartless schemer. Still loving him, she becomes a famous radio singer when by the tides of fate their paths cross again. Lieutenant Lester finally solves the robberies and murders and runs down Mugsy's gang of criminals.

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

A Prince of His Race (1926) [Lost Film]

The Pittsburgh Courier

Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania

Sat, Jan 29, 1927 · Page 15

The Bee

Danville, Danville, Virginia

Mon, Feb 14, 1927 · Page 12

 

The Pittsburgh Courier

Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania

Sat, Oct 16, 1926 · Page 9

The Pittsburgh Courier

Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania

Sat, Oct 16, 1926 · Page 9

The New York Age

New York, New York, New York

Sat, Dec 04, 1926 · Page 6

The Pittsburgh Courier

Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania

Sat, Aug 28, 1926 · Page 9

The New York Age

New York, New York, New York

Sat, Aug 28, 1926 · Page 6

Starring:

• Harry Henderson
• William A. Clayton Jr.
• Ethel Smith
• Shingzie Howard
• Lawrence Chenault
• Arline Mickey

Storyline
The story deals with a young man who is sent to prison on the evidence of one whom he thought was his friend. The hero is ostracized by the townfolk after his release from prison. This forces him to leave town and incidentally leads him towards success. The friend whom he went to prison to save proves false and bribes the father of the hero's sweetheart to persuade her to marry him. Having successfully intercepted all of the letters of the missing lover, he feels all is going according to plan, and proceeds to plan the wedding. The bride is all ready, and the bridesmaids are in waiting, the preacher arrives — what happens next is the climax of the picture.

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

A Giant of His Race (1921) [Lost Film]

 

Vicksburg Evening Post

Vicksburg, Warren, Mississippi

Sat, Dec 24, 1921 · Page 5

 

Daily Press

Newport News, Newport News, Virginia, United States of America

Sun, Dec 11, 1921 · Page 16

 

Winston-Salem Journal

Winston-Salem, Forsyth, North Carolina

Sun, Aug 28, 1921 · Page 18

Starring:

• Mabel Holmes
• Walter Holeby
• Walter Long
• Ruth Freeman
• Mr. Billups
• Miss. Young

Storyline
The story tells of Munga who, although a slave in a new world, never renounces his faith and finally dies at a ripe old age, leaving behind the son who had been thought with him from Africa, now a young man. Under the name of Convington, he works his way through college, studies medicine, and after graduating, decides to devote his life to the uplifting of his people. The Yellow Plague breaks out and kills members of his race by the score. The doctor spends days researching for a cure, and finally fortune favors him. A young woman of his race is used in an experiment and is cured. Convington is awarded $100,000 for his discover. The friendship of the young woman and the doctor has now ripened into love and they marry.

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