Boarding House Blues

(1948)

80 minutes.

Directed by Josh Binney

Cast: Jackie 'Moms' Mabley, Dusty Fletcher and Lucky Millinder

Film / Black Cast / Drama / Comedy / Musical

Despite the slapstick atmosphere there, the inhabitants of Moms' theatrical boarding house in Harlem are broke and in danger of losing their home. For some ready cash, they trick a producer into helping them put on a show, featuring a variety of specialty acts.