Murder in Harlem_
"Based on the sensational STANFIELD MURDER CASE."
A Black night watchman at a chemical factory finds the body of a murdered white woman. After reporting it, he finds himself accused of the murder.
Starring
Clarence Brooks, Laura Bowman, Dorothy Van Engle
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Murder in Harlem was released 91 years ago in 1935.
Overview
A Black night watchman at a chemical factory finds the body of a murdered white woman. After reporting it, he finds himself accused of the murder.
Murder in Harlem is a Mystery, Crime, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 35m.
CAST (12)
Clarence Brooks
Henry Glory
LB
Laura Bowman
Mrs. Epps
Dorothy Van Engle
Claudia Vance
Andrew Bishop
Anthony Brisbane
Alec Lovejoy
Lem Hawkins
Bee Freeman
The Catbird
Alice B. Russell
Mrs. Vance
Eunice Wilson
Singer / vamp
Lorenzo McClane
Arthur Vance
Oscar Micheaux
Second detective (uncredited)
'Slick' Chester
Detective
CW
Clarence Williams
Band leader
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Murder in Harlem about?
A Black night watchman at a chemical factory finds the body of a murdered white woman. After reporting it, he finds himself accused of the murder.
How long is Murder in Harlem?
Murder in Harlem has a runtime of 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Who stars in Murder in Harlem?
The cast of Murder in Harlem includes Clarence Brooks, Laura Bowman, Dorothy Van Engle, Andrew Bishop, Alec Lovejoy.
What is the rating of Murder in Harlem?
Murder in Harlem has a rating of 4.5 out of 10 based on 6 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Mystery
Crime
Drama