Moon Over Harlem (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1939, Moon Over Harlem is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Edgar G. Ulmer, running about 69 minutes.
What it’s about. Hardworking Minnie (Cora Green) marries "Dollar" Bill (Bud Harris) a shady gambler after her money and her attractive daughter, Sue (Izanetta Wilcois). Sue meanwhile, is in love with Bob (Carl Hough), an idealist fond of looking out over the skyline and saying "Harlem... there's so much to be done here--it's fairly screaming for leadership." When Bob decides to organize the community against local racketeers he little realizes would-be father-in-law Dollar Bill is one of them. Bill meanwhile has problems of his own: A vicious white mob from lower Manhattan is muscling in on his action, and bullets are about to fly.
Who’s in it. Moon Over Harlem stars Cora Green as Minnie, Buddy Harris as Dollar Bill, Izinetta Wilcox as Sue and Earl Gough as Bob, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Moon Over Harlem has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Moon Over Harlem page.
If you liked it. Fans of Moon Over Harlem tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Moon Over Harlem (1939)?
- In US, Moon Over Harlem is available to stream on Night Flight Plus. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Moon Over Harlem worth watching?
- Moon Over Harlem holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Moon Over Harlem?
- Moon Over Harlem stars Cora Green, Buddy Harris, Izinetta Wilcox, Earl Gough and Zerita Steptean.
- When was Moon Over Harlem released?
- Moon Over Harlem was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.