African American films through 1959
Subtitle: a comprehensive, illustrated filmography
By: by Larry Richards.
Publisher: McFarland
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 312
Subjects: African Americans in motion pictures.; African Americans in the motion picture industry.; Motion pictures -- United States -- Catalogs.; Race films -- Catalogs.
Genres: Catalogs.
Description: From Absent (1928) to Zulutown Races (1916), over 1,300 films with African American casts or storylines are detailed in this comprehensive filmography. Each entry includes credits, year of release, studio, distributor, type of film (feature, short or documentary) and other production details. For most films, a brief synopsis or contemporary reviews follow. In this work's unique appendices are film listings for nearly 3,000 actors, actresses, producers, directors and film companies.
Notes: Includes index.