Monday Morning Maybe

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Murder In Harlem

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1935 | 95 min | Mystery, Crime, Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Right up the alley of people who can't resist a good whodunit and anyone who likes knowing it really happened. It plays fair with the clues, so you can play along. Same wavelength as Laura or The Naked City. Based on real events, so expect to go down a research rabbit hole afterwards.
The mood
Tense, dark and gritty.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 35 min.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1935: an older pace and style.
  • Not ideal if you just want to unwind.

A Black night watchman at a chemical factory finds the body of a murdered white woman. After reporting it, he finds himself accused of the murder.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Oscar Micheaux

  • Clarence BrooksHenry Glory
  • Laura BowmanMrs. Epps
  • Dorothy Van EngleClaudia Vance
  • Andrew BishopAnthony Brisbane
  • Alec LovejoyLem Hawkins
  • Bee FreemanThe Catbird
  • Alice B. RussellMrs. Vance
  • Eunice WilsonSinger / vamp
  • Lorenzo McClaneArthur Vance
  • Oscar MicheauxSecond detective (uncredited)