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Thursday, August 30, 2018

House-Rent Party (1946) [Lost Film]






Starring:

Storyline
Pigmeat and Murray, who play the role of Shorty in "House Rent Party," are two barbers who work themselves into a lather when they hear that a reward is being offered for the capture of some rough customers bent on breaking up a house rent party. Pigmeat and Shorty get to the party just in time to see the gals and guys go into a few hot songs and dances...they start to go for the dames, but suddenly remember the money.  Of course they catch the crooks, but for a couple of barbers hey certainly have some close shaves before the fast and furious fun is over.

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

Backstage Blues (1943, Soundie)












Starring

Storyline
Soundie featuring Lynn Albritton on the piano and the Harlem Dance Cuties (with Lou Ellen).

Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Lucky Gamblers (1946) [Lost Film]



Starring:

Storyline
Lollypop Jones' character gets a job as a waiter at the 7-11 Club. Shortly after, he overhears a plot by ruthless gamblers to defraud the club owner of his ownership. Eventually, the gamblers using loaded dice, almost gain control of the club but Jones ends up saving the day.

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

Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Back Door Man (1946, Soundie)











Starring:

Storyline
Soundie featuring Vanita Smythe.