Movies by Clarence Brooks

Murder In Harlem

Murder In Harlem

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.

Georgia Rose

Georgia Rose

Musical film with an all-black cast.

By Right of Birth

By Right of Birth

Based on a story told by George Johnson, featuring Booker T. Washington. Only four minutes survive.

The Negro Soldier

The Negro Soldier

Documentary focusing on the contributions to the American war effort of African-American soldiers.

Up Jumped the Devil

Up Jumped the Devil

Two ne'er-do-wells, Washington and Jefferson, just out of prison are looking for jobs so they won't get arrested for vagrancy. They find out that the wealthy Mrs. Brown is looking to hire a butler and a maid, and Jefferson talks Washington into dressing up as a woman so they can get both jobs. They get the jobs, but they soon run into Bad News Johnson, a crook they met in prison. They find out that Johnson is planning to pull a con on Mrs. Brown and he wants them to go in on it with him. Complications ensue.

Absent

Absent

A shell-shocked black soldier is cared for by a miner and his daughter when he wanders into their camp, and makes a fresh start in life with the aid of the American Legion.