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House-Rent Party (1946)

0.01946N/AEN
ComedyMusic

Directed by Sam Newfield

Rating

0.0/10

Runtime

N/A

Language

EN

Release

January 23, 1946

Director

Sam Newfield

Overview

Summaries Shorty's wife throws him out of the house for lying around reading detective thrillers and letting his boss Pigmeat get away with not paying him for the work he does at Pigmeat's barber shop in Harlem. He runs into Pigmeat on the street and asks for the money he's owed, but Pigmeat winds ...

Cast

Dewey 'Pigmeat' Markham

Dewey 'Pigmeat' Markham

John 'Rastus' Murray

John 'Rastus' Murray

Alfred Cortez

Alfred Cortez

David Bethea

David Bethea

Nappy

Rudy Toombs

Rudy Toombs

The Lord Invader

The Lord Invader

The Lord Invader

Macbeth's Calypso Band

Macbeth's Calypso Band

Alberta Pryne

Alberta Pryne

Hannah Sylvester

Hannah Sylvester

Claude Demetri

Claude Demetri

Lou Swarz

Lou Swarz

Kay Freeman

Kay Freeman

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into House-Rent Party (1946), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Summaries Shorty's wife throws him out of the house for lying around reading detective thrillers and letting his boss Pigmeat get away with not paying him for the work he does at Pigmeat's barber shop in Harlem. He runs into Pigmeat on the street and asks for the money he's owed, but Pigmeat winds up convincing him that not only does he not owe Shorty any salary, but he actually overpays Shorty $1.25 a week. Later, Shorty reads about a jewel thief on the loose in Harlem and that there's a reward of $1,000 for his capture. He convinces Pigmeat that the two of them can catch this guy, collect the reward and then become famous detectives. Complications ensue.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of House-Rent Party. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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