Dirty Gertie from Harlem U.S.A. (1946)

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65 min - Drama

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A sexy, enticing dancer from Harlem makes things happen in a sleepy Caribbean island resort.

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Complete credited cast:
	Francine Everett	...	Gertie La Rue
	Don Wilson	...	Diamond Joe
	Katherine Moore	...	Stella Van Johnson
	Alfred Hawkins	...	Jonathan Christian
	David Boykin	...	Ezra Crumm
	L.E. Lewis	...	Papa Bridges
	Inez Newell	...	Mama Bridges
	Piano Frank	...	Larry
	John King	...	Al
	Shelly Ross	...	Big Boy
	Hugh Watson	...	Tight Pants
	Don Gilbert	...	Manager
	Spencer Williams	...	Old Hager
	July Jones	...	Specialty Dancer
	Howard Galloway	...	Specialty Dancer (as Howard Gallaway)

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An all-black Caribbean island resort welcomes flashy dancer Gertie La Rue, forced to perform in this remote spot because she two-timed Al, her Harlem lover and backer, once too often. As Gertie amuses herself by dazzling the local men with her sex appeal, sanctimonious Mr. Christian (shades of 'Rain') schemes to either reform her or have her thrown off the island. On opening night, her sensuous performance exceeds Christian's worst fears...but more serious trouble awaits. Written by Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>

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