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The Black Network

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The owner of a shoe polish company sponsors a radio show that showcases black performers. Since his wife's father put up the money to be the sponsor, she insists on singing on the show. She goes on after the main star, singer Nina Mae…

DirectorRoy Mack

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Cast · Directed by Roy Mack

NMNina Mae McKinney
Nina Mae McKinney
Nina Mae - Radio Singer
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Emmett 'Babe' Wallace
Babe
ARAmanda Randolph
Amanda Randolph
Mezzanine Johnson
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Bill 'Basement' Brown
Brutus Johnson
FNFayard Nicholas
Fayard Nicholas
Dancer (uncredited)
HNHarold Nicholas
Harold Nicholas
Dancer (uncredited)

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The Black Network hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around May 23, 1936. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.