Acting
Stepin Fetchit
Stepin Fetchit (1902–1985) was an American comedian and actor. His Fetchit persona parlayed into a successful film career, eventually becoming the first black actor to become a millionaire. He was also the first black actor to receive screen credit. Stepin Fetchit typical film persona and stage name have long been controversial, and seen as illustrative of negative stereotypes of Negroes. However, a newer interpretation of his film persona contends he was ultimately subversive of the status quo.
Titles
Hollywood Black
2024
Bend of the River
1952
Salute
1929
The Sun Shines Bright
1953
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
1976
Love Is News
1937
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
1975
Zenobia
1939
Nameless Men
1928
Stand Up and Cheer!
1934
Charlie Chan in Egypt
1935
Carolina
1934
Marie Galante
1934
Thru Different Eyes
1942
The World Moves On
1934
Judge Priest
1934
Dimples
1936
Neck and Neck
1931
David Harum
1934
a.k.a. Cassius Clay
1970
Helldorado
1935
36 Hours to Kill
1936
Amazing Grace
1974
Hot Tip
1935
Steamboat Round the Bend
1935
Fifty Roads to Town
1937
The Big Fight
1930
The Ghost Talks
1929
Big Time
1929
The Prodigal
1931
Big Timers
1945
Cutter
1972
In Old Kentucky
1927
The Galloping Ghost
1931
Thru Different Eyes
1929
Baby Don't Go Away from Me
1946