Monte Hawley Movies

  • 1938
    The Duke Is Tops

    The Duke Is Tops

    The Duke Is Tops

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    A theatrical producer puts aside his own success to boost the career of a talented singer.

    The Duke Is Tops
  • 1938
    Gang Smashers

    Gang Smashers

    Gang Smashers

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    An undercover police woman poses as a nighclub entertainer to catch the main man behind the racketeers going on around Harlem. Meanwhile two men are...

    Gang Smashers
  • 1940
    Gang War

    Gang War

    Gang War

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    Two mobs fight for control of the jukebox racket.

    Gang War
  • 1940
    Mystery in Swing

    Mystery in Swing

    Mystery in Swing

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    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...

    Mystery in Swing
  • 1946
    Tall, Tan and Terrific

    Tall, Tan and Terrific

    Tall, Tan and Terrific

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    Professional gambler The Duke (Dots Johnson) attempts to cheat Handsome Harry Hansom (Monte Hawley), who owns a successful Harlem nightclub, out of...

    Tall, Tan and Terrific
  • 1940
    While Thousands Cheer

    While Thousands Cheer

    While Thousands Cheer

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    Kenny Harrington, the star football player of Gilmore College, leads his team to many victories, raising hopes that Gilmore will play in the "Peach...

    While Thousands Cheer
  • 1942
    Lucky Ghost

    Lucky Ghost

    Lucky Ghost

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    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...

    Lucky Ghost
  • 1939
    Double Deal

    Double Deal

    Double Deal

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    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...

    Double Deal
  • 1946
    Mantan Messes Up

    Mantan Messes Up

    Mantan Messes Up

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    Mantan takes a job as office boy at a new TV station and gets to watch several pre-recorded musical numbers.

    Mantan Messes Up
  • 1938
    Life Goes On

    Life Goes On

    Life Goes On

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    The husband of Sally Weston dies, and she decides to move to New York City where she feels her two young sons, Bob and Henry, can get a better...

    Life Goes On
  • 1948
    Miracle in Harlem

    Miracle in Harlem

    Miracle in Harlem

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    A crooked real estate tycoon tricks a trusting young woman out of her small candy store. When he is found dead, the girl is suspected of the crime.

    Miracle in Harlem
  • 1947
    Look-Out Sister

    Look-Out Sister

    Look-Out Sister

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    A famous bandleader, suffering from overwork and exhaustion, goes to a sanitarium for a rest. While there he dreams of being out west at a dude...

    Look-Out Sister
  • 1939
    Reform School

    Reform School

    Reform School

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    A female warden takes over at a state reform school and attempts to bring about needed changes. Restored in 2020 by the Academy Film Archive with...

    Reform School
  • 1942
    Mr. Washington Goes to Town

    Mr. Washington Goes to Town

    Mr. Washington Goes to Town

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    While serving time in county prison, Wallingford sees a story in the newspaper that his cellmate, Schenectady, has inherited a mansion from his...

    Mr. Washington Goes to Town
  • 1942
    Take My Life

    Take My Life

    Take My Life

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    A well-meaning doctor lends his building to a group of neighborhood kids. When the neighbors learn that the kids are members of a tough Harlem gang,...

    Take My Life
  • 1940
    Four Shall Die

    Four Shall Die

    Four Shall Die

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    Helen Fielding, heir to the fortunes of the late millionaire Roger Fielding, Sr., has broken off her relationship with the unscrupulous Lew Covey to...

    Four Shall Die
  • 1924
    A Son of Satan

    A Son of Satan

    A Son of Satan

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    A Son of Satan is a 1924 silent race film directed, written, produced and distributed by Oscar Micheaux. The film follows the misadventures of a man...

    A Son of Satan
  • 1940
    One Big Mistake

    One Big Mistake

    One Big Mistake

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    A straight man comes over to three comedians and tells them how the only way to handle a woman is to treat her rough and make her like it.

    One Big Mistake
  • 1940
    Am I Guilty?

    Am I Guilty?

    Am I Guilty?

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    A young black doctor sets out to establish a free clinic in Harlem.

    Am I Guilty?
  • 1948
    What a Guy

    What a Guy

    What a Guy

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    Mantan Moreland's comedy feature.

    What a Guy