Gang Smashers
Gang Smashers, also released as Gun Moll, is an American film released in 1938.[1][2] It features an African American cast.[3] The National Museum of African American History and Culture has a poster for the film in its collection.[4] Leo C. Popkin directed the Million Dollar Productions film from a screenplay by Ralph Cooper.[4] The University of South Carolina libraries have an 8-page pressbook for the film.[5] Nina Mae McKinney stars in the film a thriller about the Harlem undwerworld and racketeering.[6]
The opening of the film is a dedication to African American in law enforcement signed by Harry M. Popkin.
Cast
- Nina Mae McKinney
- Laurence Criner
- Monte Hawley
- Mantan Moreland
- Reginald Fenderson
- Eddie Thompson
- Neva Peoples, performing a song
References
- Richards, Larry (September 17, 2015). "African American Films Through 1959: A Comprehensive, Illustrated Filmography". McFarland – via Google Books.
- "GANG SMASHERS". Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. 20540 USA.
- "Gang Smashers (1938) | DREAM13 Media".
- "Request Rejected". nmaahc.si.edu.
- McKinney, Nina Mae (October 11, 1938). "Harry M. Popkin presents: "Gang Smashers" with Nina Mae McKinney - All colored cast. Lawrence Criner, Monte Hawley, Reginald Fenderson, and Mantan Moreland" – via Open WorldCat.
- Bourne, Stephen. "Nina Mae McKinney: The Black Garbo". BearManor Media – via Google Books.
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