Murder in Harlem

Series: Tyler Texas Black Film Collection

Duration: 100 mi

Year Published: 1935

Creator: Phoenix

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Sound: sound

Description: Henry Glory, a door-to-door black salesman, meets and falls in love with Claudia Vance. On his way to her home, hoping to pledge his devotion, Henry is beaten and robbed, never having the opportunity to see Claudia. Three years later, Claudia visits a Washington D.C. law office and discovers that Henry is now a prosperous lawyer. She enlists his aid in proving the innocence of her brother, a night watchman, accused of murder. Elements of the case and the testimony of those involved are conveyed via flashback and flash-forward sequences. Henry helps Claudia vindicate her brother and the two rekindle their love. (This film is part of the Tyler, Texas Black Film Collection, a group of motion pictures made between 1935 and 1956, featuring mostly or all-black casts, produced and/or directed by African American filmmakers and shown primarily to Black audiences. All films are preceded by a 4 minute explanatory introduction by Ossie Davis.) (Circulates).

Complete Record: Henry Glory, a door-to-door black salesman, meets and falls in love with Claudia Vance. On his way to her home, hoping to pledge his devotion, Henry is beaten and robbed, never having the opportunity to see Claudia. Three years later, Claudia visits a Washington D.C. law office and discovers that Henry is now a prosperous lawyer. She enlists his aid in proving the innocence of her brother, a night watchman, accused of murder. Elements of the case and the testimony of those involved are conveyed via flashback and flash-forward sequences. Henry helps Claudia vindicate her brother and the two rekindle their love. (This film is part of the Tyler, Texas Black Film Collection, a group of motion pictures made between 1935 and 1956, featuring mostly or all-black casts, produced and/or directed by African American filmmakers and shown primarily to Black audiences. All films are preceded by a 4 minute explanatory introduction by Ossie Davis.) (Circulates).