Customer Reviews

Lying Lips [VHS]

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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.

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.

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!

The quality and content of this DVD was not what I expected, however, I had placed it on the shelf with my old classic DVDs.

Man, this movie was boring. I mean really boring. I had to do a paper on in in college.

I enjoyed this movie. It showed that black people can act and should have been given better parts in the movie industry. They were cheated for years. I would like to own more movie like this one.