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Gone Harlem

Name: Gone Harlem
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: 1938-08-15
Duration: 65 min
Cast: James Baskett

Not Rated

DramaComedy

A musical comedy drama of life behind the scenes in a Harlem movie studio.

08-15-1938

1h 5m

Main Cast

Unknown Actor

Unknown Character

Known For

Cab Calloway's Hi-De-Ho

1934

Cotton Club Performer (uncredited)

God's Step Children

1938

Mrs. Cushinberry

Birthright

1924

James Baskett

Unknown Character

James Franklin Baskett (February 16, 1904 – July 9, 1948) was an American actor who portrayed Uncle Remus, singing the song "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah" in the 1946 Disney feature film Song of the South. In recognition of his portrayal of Remus, he was given an Honorary Academy Award in 1948, making him the first Black male performer to receive an Oscar.