Murder on Lenox Avenue (1941)
Dramatic events in a Harlem apartment house center around Pa Wilkins, chosen by the Better Business League to replace their ousted, crooked leader Marshall...who wants revenge; and Pa's ward Jim Bracton, a two-timing Romeo whose affairs are coming to a crisis. And hanging around is Marshall's murderous junkie henchman, Lomax. Will it all end in someone's being killed?
5 Kinolab Clips
Closing Sequence
An assassination attempt on Pa(Gus Smith) at a rally.
Duration: 00:00:51
Contributor: Courtney Burnett
Opening Sequence
A peek into a few rooms of an apartment building in Harlem.
Duration: 00:02:24
Timestamp: 00:00:40
Contributor: Courtney Burnett
Surprise!
Ola(Dene Larry) throws a surprise birthday party for Pa(Gus Smith).
Duration: 00:02:48
Timestamp: 00:33:40
Contributor: Courtney Burnett
Would You Please Sing for Us?
While Hattie(Mamie Smith) sings at Pa's(Gus Smith) birthday party, an uncomfortable exchange occurs.
Duration: 00:02:39
Timestamp: 00:40:06
Contributor: Courtney Burnett
Surprise Guest
Tension ensues when Ola's(Dene Larry) lover (Earl Snydor) shows up to Pa's(Gus Smith) birthday party.
Duration: 00:01:39
Timestamp: 00:42:46
Contributor: Courtney Burnett