Love in Syncopation is a 1946 musical comedy film released in the United States. The film featured Henri Woode and his band as well as Ruby Dee. [1] Leonard Anderson directed and William D. Alexander produced. The film features dance and musical performances including by the Congaroos.
The cast included Harrel Tillman who went on to become a reverend, lawyer, and judge in Houston, Texas. He is credited as the state's first African American judge. [2]
The Pittsburgh Courier did an extensive write up of the film when it was released. [1] [3] The Courier praised the film as fast moving, full of musical variety, and lauded it for progressing African American cinema. [3]