Movie Description
The Black Network
(1936)Overview
The owner of a shoe polish company sponsors a radio show that showcases black performers. Since his wife's father put up the money to be the sponsor, she insists on singing on the show. She goes on after the main star, singer Nina Mae McKinney. The wife sings so badly that the sponsor's customers abandon him. He is forced to shine shoes on street corners, while Nina Mae and her boyfriend win a bet on a daily number and end up on easy street.
Featured Crew
Cast
Nina Mae - Radio Singer
Mezzanine Johnson
Brutus Johnson
Dancer (uncredited)
Dancer (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleThe Black Network
Status Released
Release Information
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1936-04-04
Original Language
Runtime 00h 20m
Production CompaniesWarner Bros. Pictures,The Vitaphone Corporation
Genres
- Music
