Don't Play Us Cheap (1973)
The comedic tale of two minions of the devil who crash a Harlem party thrown by Miss Maybell with high hopes of destroying its festive atmosphere. The first of the imps to arrive, Trinity, loses sight of his mission and consequently falls in love with Miss Maybell's impressionable young niece Earnestine. Trinity is later joined by Brother Dave, his older, more jaded partner. But as Dave pulls out all the stops to dampen the mood, he serves only to enhance the partygoers' good spirits.
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Esther RolleMiss MaybellAvon LongBrother Dave
Mabel KingHouse Guest at the Party
Rhetta HughesEarnestineFrank CareyMr. JohnsonThomas AndersonMr. PercyRobert DunnGuestJay Van LeerMrs. Johnson (as Jay Vanleer)Joshie Jo ArmsteadGuestJoe Keyes Jr.Trinity (as Joseph Keyes)George "Ooppee" McCurnGuestNate BarnettGuestKeywords
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What is Don't Play Us Cheap about?
The comedic tale of two minions of the devil who crash a Harlem party thrown by Miss Maybell with high hopes of destroying its festive atmosphere. The first of the imps to arrive, Trinity, loses sight of his mission and consequently falls in love with Miss Maybell's impressionable young niece Earnestine. Trinity is later joined by Brother Dave, his older, more jaded partner. But as Dave pulls out all the stops to dampen the mood, he serves only to enhance the partygoers' good spirits.
How long is Don't Play Us Cheap?
Don't Play Us Cheap has a runtime of 95 minutes.