Sybil Lewis
Acting
Biography
Sybil Lewis was an actress in the United States. She appeared in several films including musicals during the 1940s. She had starring roles in several African American films including Lucky Gamblers and Am I Guilty? and portrayed smaller roles including as a maid in Hollywood films. She also had a leading role in Broken Strings (film) in 1940
Born: November 16, 1919
Known For
Going My Way
Youthful Father Chuck O'Malley led a colorful life of sports, song, and romance before joining the Roman Catholic clergy. After being appointed to a run-down New York parish, O'Malley's worldly knowledge helps him connect with a gang of boys looking for direction, eventually winning over the aging, conventional Parish priest.
Miracle in Harlem
A crooked real estate tycoon tricks a trusting young woman out of her small candy store. When he is found dead, the girl is suspected of the crime.
Mystery in Swing
In and around some great blues, swing and jazz music, a very unpopular band-leader. Prince Ellis, is killed in a Harlem nightclub, and, in and around some more great music, a detective finds the lists of suspects is very long, as Prince Ellis was indeed very unpopular with many citizens.
Revenge of the Zombies
When Dr. Von Altermann's wife Lila dies mysteriously at his spooky mansion her relations suspect murder. They also suspect the doctor is turning her into a zombie, to join the army of living dead he hopes to devote to the Nazi cause. However, Lila, though dead, has developed a will of her own.
Broken Strings
After noted violinist Arthur Williams suffers a hand injury which ends his playing career, his hopes are transferred to his son, who prefers swing music to classical.
Boy! What a Girl!
Two silky-smooth producers line up a potential backer (who'll put up half the cash) for a musical review. The catch is that they must find someone else to put up the other half. Enter cigar-smoking cross-dresser "Bumpsie" (Tim Moore), who poses as a wealthy society matron to fool the angel! Features vintage jam sessions with swing drummer Gene Krupa, Big Sid Catlett and his band, The Slam Stewart Trio and The International Jitterbugs.
Lucky Gamblers
Lollypop Jones' character gets a job as a waiter at the 7-11 Club. Shortly after, he overhears a plot by ruthless gamblers to defraud the club owner of his ownership. Eventually, the gamblers using loaded dice, almost gain control of the club but Jones ends up saving the day.
Am I Guilty?
A young black doctor sets out to establish a free clinic in Harlem.
Filmography
as Alice Adams
as Mme. Deborah Martin
as Effie, Genevieve's Maid (uncredited)
as Rosella
as Joan Freeman
as Cleo Ellis
as Grace Williams