Junction 88 (1947)
In Junction 88, a small all-black community, pretty Lolly Simpkins loves gentle songwriter Buster Jenkins, who makes too little money to marry. Her father favors rival suitor Onnie, crude but with a better income. Buster's best chance comes when impresario Bob Howard, to whom he's sent songs, comes to town looking for him. But Bob is looking for a pseudonym, 'Hewlett Green', that nobody's ever heard of. Will Buster reveal himself? Meanwhile, a very jazzy church concert.
- Date of release
- 1947-01-01
- TMDB
- 7.0 / 10 (2)
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Genres
- Music
- Director
- George P. Quigley
Casting
- Bob Howard — Bob Howard
- Dewey 'Pigmeat' Markham — Piggy
- Noble Sissle — Noble Sissel
- Wyatt Clark — Buster
- Maude Simmons — Lady
Interesting facts
Junction 88 is a 1948 American musical film, telling the story of an aspiring songwriter. It was directed by George P. Quigley. The film is part of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture collection. The 16 mm film captured on acetate runs 50 minutes.
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