F.E. Miller

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Lucky Ghost
6.2

Lucky Ghost

Feb 10, 1942

Lucky Ghost
1942 61 min 6 vues
An all-black horror comedy starring Mantan Moreland and sometimes partner (and straight man) F.E. Miller, Lucky Ghost is amusing low-brow fare that exploits the more base, stereotypical elements of old-time black life (chicken thievin', gamblin', runnin' from ghosteses) for laughs -- sort of like the BET of its day. Mantan and Miller win a house-cum-casino in a craps game, only to discover that the deceased former owners aren't too pleased that their old home is being used for "jitterbugging, jiving, and hullaballooing". I hate hullaballooing. The ghosts decide to scare everyone off by opening doors and windows, pulling out chairs, even playing the drums.
Comedy
Mr. Washington Goes to Town
3

Mr. Washington Goes to Town

May 09, 1942

Mr. Washington Goes to Town
1942 64 min 1 vues
While serving time in county prison, Wallingford sees a story in the newspaper that his cellmate, Schenectady, has inherited a mansion from his recently deceased uncle. Hearing this, Schenectady dreams of luxury.
Comedy
Harlem on the Prairie
5

Harlem on the Prairie

Dec 09, 1937

Harlem on the Prairie
1937 57 min 1 vues
A cowboy helps a pretty young woman find lost gold. Restored by the Academy Film Archive with additional funding from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Music
Return of Mandy's Husband
1

Return of Mandy's Husband

May 22, 1947

Return of Mandy's Husband
1947 49 min 1 vues
In order to make some cash, buddies Mantan and Alex found the "Ghost Association," which will hold mock seances for the local residents. After studying the details of the locals' various deceased relatives, Alex insist that the reluctant Manta, who is afraid of ghost, play "Prince Alabastar Amsterdam" and fool people into thinking that he is in communication with their dead loved ones.
Comedy
Professor Creeps
1

Professor Creeps

Feb 28, 1942

Professor Creeps
1942 63 min 1 vues
Two cut-rate private detectives are broke, hungry and down to their last nickel. They decide to hock their banjo in order to get some money for food, and while one partner is negotiating the deal, the other one falls asleep and dreams that a wealthy society matron has hired them to investigate a string of suitors.
Comedy
The Bronze Buckaroo
4.6

The Bronze Buckaroo

Jan 01, 1939

The Bronze Buckaroo
1939 58 min 8 vues
Bob Blake and his sidekick and four singing cowboys arrive at the Jackson ranch where Bob learns from Betty Jackson that her brother, Joe, is missing. Bob investigates and learns that there is gold on the Jackson ranch, and the neighboring rancher has kidnapped Joe in order to get his land.
Western
Untamed Mistress
4.5

Untamed Mistress

Jun 17, 1951

Untamed Mistress
1951 73 min 4 vues
Two men search the jungle for a woman who has been captured by a tribe of murderous gorillas. When they finally find her, they must fight off attacks by the gorillas, who are determined to keep her.
Adventure
Double Deal
5

Double Deal

Dec 16, 1939

Double Deal
1939 60 min 2 vues
Tommy McCoy and "Dude" Markey are both in love with Harlem singer/dancer Nita. Markey robs a jewelry store and turns the loot over to gang-boss Murray Howard. Later, Markey robs the safe, steals the jewelry, and, in order to get rid of his rival for Nita, frames the robbery on McCoy. The latter's big-brother thinks otherwise and, with Nita's help, sets out to prove it.
Comedy
Come On, Cowboy!
1

Come On, Cowboy!

Jan 01, 1949

Come On, Cowboy!
1949 67 min 1 vues
Mr. Wilson hires Mantan to travel out West and clean out an old property. Mantan runs into trouble in believing the house is haunted while a gang uses it as a hideout. A race film Western produced by the Toddy Company; made for $500 over two days. Restoration by the Academy Film Archive and Blackhawk Films with funding from the estate of David Shepard from the only surviving 35mm nitrate print donated by Giancarlo Esposito and Laurence Fishburne.
Western
Symphonie magique
6.9

Symphonie magique

Jul 21, 1943

Symphonie magique
1943 78 min 39 vues
Alors qu’on lui amène un magazine où il figure en couverture, Bill Williamson (Bill 'Bojangles’ Robinson) se remémore sa légendaire ascension au firmament des danseurs de claquettes et, sur le perron de sa confortable demeure californienne, la conte aux enfants de ses voisins venus lui rendre visite… Après la Première Guerre mondiale, il fait la connaissance et tombe sous le charme de Selina Rogers (Lena Horne), une chanteuse à succès de l’orchestre de Chick Bailey. Celle-ci l’encourage à développer ses talents de danseur.
Music
Mantan Runs for Mayor
1

Mantan Runs for Mayor

Aug 23, 1946

Mantan Runs for Mayor
1946 137 min 1 vues
After collecting his usual meager paycheck, Mantan, a part time janitor at the local courthouse, commiserates with his ne'er-do-well friend Alex, who is similarly poorly paid. Since Mayor Henry Corbit has been arrested for drunken driving and sentenced by the famous "poetical" judge, Alex comes upon the idea of having Mantan run for mayor, with Alex serving as his campaign manager.
Comedy
Mystery in Swing
6

Mystery in Swing

May 09, 1940

Mystery in Swing
1940 76 min 2 vues
In and around some great blues, swing and jazz music, a very unpopular band-leader. Prince Ellis, is killed in a Harlem nightclub, and, in and around some more great music, a detective finds the lists of suspects is very long, as Prince Ellis was indeed very unpopular with many citizens.
Music
Yes Sir, Mr. Bones
7

Yes Sir, Mr. Bones

Jul 13, 1951

Yes Sir, Mr. Bones
1951 54 min 1 vues
A young boy finds himself in a home for retired minstrel acts. He's anxious to find out as much as he can about them, and flashbacks show what it was like back in the days of the minstrel shows.
Comedy
Harlem on the Prairie
5

Harlem on the Prairie

Dec 09, 1937

Harlem on the Prairie
1937 57 min 1 vues
A cowboy helps a pretty young woman find lost gold. Restored by the Academy Film Archive with additional funding from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Music
Double Deal
5

Double Deal

Dec 16, 1939

Double Deal
1939 60 min 2 vues
Tommy McCoy and "Dude" Markey are both in love with Harlem singer/dancer Nita. Markey robs a jewelry store and turns the loot over to gang-boss Murray Howard. Later, Markey robs the safe, steals the jewelry, and, in order to get rid of his rival for Nita, frames the robbery on McCoy. The latter's big-brother thinks otherwise and, with Nita's help, sets out to prove it.
Comedy
Mystery in Swing
6

Mystery in Swing

May 09, 1940

Mystery in Swing
1940 76 min 2 vues
In and around some great blues, swing and jazz music, a very unpopular band-leader. Prince Ellis, is killed in a Harlem nightclub, and, in and around some more great music, a detective finds the lists of suspects is very long, as Prince Ellis was indeed very unpopular with many citizens.
Music