Murder on Lenox Avenue(1941)
The rackets exposed!
Murder on Lenox Avenue Synopsis
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?
Murder on Lenox Avenue (1941) is a drama film directed by Arthur Dreifuss, released on January 1, 1941 with a runtime of 1h 5m. It stars Mamie Smith, Alec Lovejoy, Norman Astwood and Augustus Smith. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Arthur Dreifuss
- Writers:
- Frank Wilson, Vincent Valentini, Bryna Ivens
- Producers:
- Arthur Dreifuss
- Cinematographer:
- George Webber
- Composer:
- Donald Heywood
- Production:
- Colonnade Pictures Corporation
- Status:
- Released
Murder on Lenox Avenue Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Mamie Smith
Mamie Smith
as Hattie
Alec Lovejoy
as Flivver Johnson (as Alex Lovejoy)
- Norman Astwood
Norman Astwood
as Mr. Marshall
- Augustus Smith
Augustus Smith
as Pa Wilkins (as Gus Smith)
- Sidney Easton
Sidney Easton
as Speed Simmons
Key crew
Directed by Arthur Dreifuss, written by Frank Wilson, Vincent Valentini and Bryna Ivens, produced by Arthur Dreifuss.
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Murder on Lenox Avenue Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Murder on Lenox Avenue – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Murder on Lenox Avenue online?
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Murder on Lenox Avenue (1941) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Murder on Lenox Avenue?
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The main cast of Murder on Lenox Avenue (1941) includes Mamie Smith, Alec Lovejoy, Norman Astwood, Augustus Smith and Sidney Easton. The film was directed by Arthur Dreifuss. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Murder on Lenox Avenue released?
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Murder on Lenox Avenue was released on January 1, 1941 and runs for 1h 5m.
Is Murder on Lenox Avenue worth watching?
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Murder on Lenox Avenue (1941) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.