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
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
1957
Hollywood Black
2024
Bend of the River
1952
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
1976
Charlie Chan in Egypt
1935
Love Is News
1937
The Sun Shines Bright
1953
Stand Up and Cheer!
1934
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
1975
Carolina
1934
Judge Priest
1934
36 Hours to Kill
1936
Nameless Men
1928
Zenobia
1939
Steamboat Round the Bend
1935
a.k.a. Cassius Clay
1970
Fifty Roads to Town
1937
Amazing Grace
1974
Big Timers
1945
Marie Galante
1934
Baby Don't Go Away from Me
1946
David Harum
1934
Dimples
1936
Fox Movietone Follies of 1929
1929
The World Moves On
1934
The Big Fight
1930
The Tragedy of Youth
1928
The Devil's Skipper
1928
Big Time
1929
Hot Tip
1935
One More Spring
1935
Salute
1929
Thru Different Eyes
1929
The Ghost Talks
1929
Miracle in Harlem
1948
Cutter
1972