The Dreamer (1948) [Lost Film]

The Atlanta Constitution
Atlanta, Georgia
Sun, Apr 04, 1948 · Page 51

The Times Recorder
Zanesville, Ohio
Fri, Mar 11, 1949 · Page 12

Pensacola News Journal
Pensacola, Florida
Sat, Apr 01, 1950 · Page 3

Starring:

• Mantan Moreland
• June Richmond
• Mable Lee
• Pat Rainey

Storyline
Unknown storyline, but posters and clippings suggest this film features Mantan Moreland as the comic relief and June Richmond, Pat Rainey, and Mable Lee performing three hit songs.

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

The Fight Never Ends (1948) [Lost Film]

Daily News
New York, New York
Thu, Jul 17, 1947 · Page 743

The New York Age
New York, New York
Sat, Feb 28, 1948 · Page 6

The New York Age
New York, New York
Sat, Mar 06, 1948 · Page 6

The New York Age
New York, New York
Sat, Mar 06, 1948 · Page 6

Starring:

• Joe Louis
• Ruby Dee
• William Greaves
• Harrel Tillman
• Gwendolyn Tynes
• Emmett 'Babe' Wallace
• The Mills Brothers

Storyline
Joe Louis, portraying himself, is a good influence on a group of Harlem youths who are tempted to "go bad" by a gangster known as Caper, an older brother of one of the youths.

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

Gone Harlem (1938) [Lost Film]

The Jackson Sun
Jackson, Madison, Tennessee, United States of America
Sun, Dec 18, 1938 · Page 28

Starring:

• Ethel Moses
• James Baskett 
• Florence Hill 
• Eugene Thompson 
• Ovie Alston 
• Plantation Club Chorus

Storyline
"A musical comedy drama of life behind the scene in a Harlem movie studio."

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

 

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. ***