Directed by
Williams, Spencer, American, 1893-1969
Written by
Thompson, True T., American, 1896 - 1973
Distributed by
Sack Amusement Enterprises, American, 1920 - 1979
Subject of
Everett, Francine, American, 1915 - 1999
Wilson, Don
Moore, Katherine
Hawkins, Alfred
Boykin, David
Lewis, L.E.
Newell, Inez
Frank, Piano
King, John
Ross, Shelly
Watson, Hugh
Gilbert, Don
Williams, Spencer, American, 1893-1969
Jones, July, American
Galloway, Howard
Date
1946
Medium
acetate film
Dimensions
Duration: 60 Minutes
Length (Film Reel 1): 1150 Feet
Length (Film Reel 2): 1100 Feet
Description
A 16mm release print of the feature film Dirty Gertie from Harlem U.S.A. It consists of two reels of positive 16mm acetate film (a) and (b), is in black and white and contains variable-area, optical-sound. The film tells the story of Gertie LaRue, a Harlem nightclub dancer who leaves her boyfriend and relocates to the fictitious island of “Rinidad.” Her arrival is marked by a reception at the Paradise Hotel, hosted by the hotel’s proprietor Mr. Diamond Joe. Gertie is offered the hotel’s “best room,” the bridal room. The film ends with Gertie’s ex-boyfriend, Al, breaking into her room in the night.
Place depicted
Harlem, New York City, New York County, New York, United States, North and Central America
Place purchased
Bahamas, Caribbean, North and Central America
Place filmed
United States, North and Central America
Classification
Time-based Media - Moving Images
Type
sound films
black-and-white films (visual works)
release prints (motion pictures)
feature films
16mm (photographic film size)
Topic
Dance
Film
Nightlife
Race films
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Randall and Sam Nieman
Object number
2015.167.6.1ab
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd58d1b9adf-42e2-4034-aff4-34a9d1116ca8

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