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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.
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calypso
dark comedy
vaudeville
variety show
african american
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Questions about House-Rent Party
Who directed House-Rent Party?
House-Rent Party was directed by Sam Newfield and released in 1946.
What genre is House-Rent Party?
House-Rent Party is a Comedy, Music film (1946).
Who stars in House-Rent Party?
The cast of House-Rent Party includes Dewey 'Pigmeat' Markham, John 'Rastus' Murray, Alfred Cortez, David Bethea, Rudy Toombs.
What is the TMDB rating for House-Rent Party?
House-Rent Party has a TMDB rating of 8.0/10 based on 1 votes.
