Straight to Heaven
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| Straight to Heaven | |
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| Directed by | Arthur A. Leonard |
| Produced by | Million Dollar Productions |
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| Color process | Black and White |
| Distributed by | Sack Amusement Enterprises |
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Running time | 55 min |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Straight to Heaven is an American film released in 1939.[1] It was directed by Arthur A. Leonard and produced by Million Dollar Productions. Sack Amusement Enterprises was the distributor. It was advertised as having an all colored cast.
The story features a cabaret singer, her singer son, and the criminal underworld.[2][2] The film starred Nina Mae McKinney in her last major film role and Jackoe Ward. Ward performs three songs in the film and McKinney one.[2]
Cast
- Nina Mae McKinney as Cabaret Singer Ida Williams
- Jack Carter
- Jackie Ward
- Lionel Monagas
- James Baskett[3]
References
- ↑ Sampson, Henry T. (September 28, 1995). Blacks in Black and White: A Source Book on Black Films. Scarecrow Press. ISBN 9780810826052 – via Google Books.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Bourne, Stephen. "Nina Mae McKinney: The Black Garbo". BearManor Media – via Google Books.
- ↑ Jones, George William (September 28, 1991). Black Cinema Treasures: Lost and Found. University of North Texas. ISBN 9780929398266 – via Google Books.
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