Straight to Heaven explained

Straight to Heaven is an American film released in 1939.^[1] It was produced by Million Dollar Productions. It was advertised as having an all colored cast. Arthur A. Leonard directed. Sack Amusement Enterprises was the distributor.

The story features a cabaret singer, her singer son, and the criminal underworld.^[2] The film starred Nina Mae McKinney in her last major film role and Jackie Ward, a 12 year old performer from Harlem.^[3] Ward performs three songs in the film and McKinney one.^[2]

Cast

• Nina Mae McKinney as Cabaret Singer Ida Williams
• Jack Carter
• Jackie Ward
• Lionel Monagas
• James Baskett^[4]

Notes and References

1. Book: Sampson, Henry T.. Blacks in Black and White: A Source Book on Black Films. September 28, 1995. Scarecrow Press. 9780810826052. Google Books.
2. Web site: Nina Mae McKinney: The Black Garbo. Stephen. Bourne. BearManor Media. Google Books.
3. https://www.newspapers.com/clip/9788924/ "Bobby Breen's Sepia Double To Be Featured On NAACP Benefit Bill"
4. Book: Jones, George William. Black Cinema Treasures: Lost and Found. September 28, 1991. University of North Texas. 9780929398266. Google Books.