Product Details

• Actors: Edna Mae Harris, Carman Newsome, Robert Earl Jones, Frances E. Williams, Cherokee Thornton
• Directors: Oscar Micheaux
• Writers: Oscar Micheaux
• Producers: Oscar Micheaux, Hubert Julian
• Format: Black & White, NTSC
• Language: English
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Facets
• VHS Release Date: November 19, 1998
• Run Time: 80 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6302906237
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #643,081 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars One of the better Micheaux films, August 1, 2003

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Andre M. "brnn64" (Mt. Pleasant, SC United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lying Lips [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Pretty good for a Michaux film (in spite of their historical significance, most of them are quite awful). Basically, this is the story of how Edna Mae Harris (who would be remembered by a later generation as the female lead on Pigmeat Markham's comedy records) refusing to prostitute herself at a seedy club and being framed for murder. Decent acting and good story, although the low-budget cinematography will cause some eyestrain. BTW-one of the detectives is played by Robert Jones-father of James Earl.

17 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Edna Mae Harris- The Black Independent Movie Star!, April 15, 2003

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MeMyselfandI (MI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lying Lips [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Edna Mae Harris is the star of this black cast movie, she sings "Beautiful Baby" and "Heart Full of Rhythm". She was what you called a black movie star in the black independent movies. She was very well-known, even in some Hollywood movies as a maid.
But, she was too good for that. She showed her acting, singing, and dancing skills in movies like these. Great little mystery movie by Oscar Micheaux. Its watchable.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Movie!, February 10, 2005

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D. Hall - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lying Lips [VHS] (VHS Tape)

If you are really into classic, rare, & OOP films (featuring an all black cast) this is a very good movie. Edna Mae Harris plays the role of Elsie & Robert Earl Jones (father of James Earl Jones) plays a detective. Unlike some films that are hard to follow, this one has a pretty good story line. It is filled with suspense and kept my attention throughout. Of course based on the time period & low budget of this film there are flickers (mainly in the darkened scenes), but overall the film is very enjoyable. Take it from a 21 year old!