Between swing and blues musical numbers, the story of comedian Lem Anderson, whose long-awaited chance to act dramatically vanishes when he witnesses a mob killing and is forced to leave town. Lem becomes a wanderer, then an alcoholic. Finally a chance to play Othello draws him back to Harlem. Is it too late for Ned? Or too soon to suit Rough Jackson's mobsters? Melodramatic events lead to an unusual conclusion.

Starring:

Alec Lovejoy, Edna Mae Harris, Francine Everett, George Williams, Lionel Monagas, Mamie Smith, Percy Verwayen, Sidney Easton

Genre:

Drama, Comedy, Musical