Murder On Lenox Avenue R3 of 4

Murder On Lenox Avenue R3 of 4 Pa Wilkins comes home from Decoration Day parade in army military uniform, greeted by Ola; guests jump out to surprise him for birthday. Ola w/ cake. 06:36:36 Rent Party upstairs in girl’s apartment; guests put money in “Kitty” box; musicians w/ instruments. “They don’t care about the cause, all they care about is a fix.” Flivver accepts “nomination” of providing music for party. 06:38:01 Downstairs, Pa Wilkins accepts “the nomination” to leader the League for Better Business. Pa makes speech, “...will make Harlem the prosperous progressive place it should be.” 06:38:50: People dance at girls’ party, band playing, kissing on couch. Flivver on piano w/ girl on knee. Everyone drunk. 06:39:26 Downstairs & bandleader pianist grins & grimaces; Ola wheels in tray of coffee; Sister Hattie in polka-dot dress sings “I’ll Get Even With You”; Pa Wilkins, Jim & Rosalia watch. “They call me the chocolate Coloured Romeo...” as part of duet between Hattie & pianist. 06:42:34 Gregory arrives at party; Pa Wilkins refuses to shake his hand; Gregory makes speech about fight for Civil Rights in South needing people like Ola; told to leave by Pa & Jim; guests startled some leave. 06:44:10 Black singer at club walks among tables, sings “What Do You Know About That?” to drinkers & barman, Flivver who sings w/ her. Applause. Gregory & Ola at table; Jim interrupts & threatens Gregory who punches him. 06:46:31 Ola & Greg pronounced man and wife; Pa reads telegram. Hattie crys, reveals her own daughter Rosalia in disgrace’ (pregnant) but she forgives her. Pa comes to senses: “There’s work to be done in Harlem”. Oddities; Ghettos; Poverty; Segregation; Morality; Drugs; Jazz; Music; Race Films; Movies; 1940s; Civil Rights; NOTE: One continuous minute sold at per reel rate.