Love Stories from the African Diaspora
Here are some of our picks for inclusive Black love stories in film and media. We hope you enjoy these tender love stories and beautiful depictions.
Don't Turn 'em Loose (1936)
A conscientious attorney who is a member of the State Parole Board, finds his own son, using an alias, up for parole and makes the decision to cast the approving vote.
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A conscientious attorney who is a member of the State Parole Board, finds his own son, using an alias, up for parole and makes the decision to cast the approving vote.
Rating:NR
Genre:Crime
Written By:Ferdinand Reyher, Harry Segall
In Theaters:9/18/1936
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Runtime:65 minutes
Studio:RKO Radio Pictures
Cast
Benjamin Stoloff
Director
Lewis Stone
John Webster
James Gleason
Detective Daniels
Bruce Cabot
Robert Webster - Alias Bat Williams
Louise Latimer
Letty Graves
Betty Grable
Mildred Webster
Grace Bradley
Grace Forbes
Nella Walker
Helen Webster
Frank M. Thomas
Attorney Pierce
Harry Jans
Vic - Henchman
John Arledge
Walter Clifford
Frank Jenks
Pete - Henchman
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