Bert Williams was a Bahamian-born American entertainer, one of the pre-eminent entertainers of the Vaudeville era and one of the most popular comedians for all audiences of his time. He is credited as being the first Black man to have the leading role in a film: Darktown Jubilee in 1914.
Movies7.1 1986 HD
This documentary traces the deep-rooted stereotypes which have fueled anti-black prejudice.
Movies1 1910 HD
It's more fun than a barrel of monkeys. Regular village "cut-ups" are those actor chaps and actresses.
Movies5 1916 HD
A lovable scoundrel is busted for gambling and thrown into jail, where he dreams of playing poker - but even in his dreams, he loses.
Movies1 1914 HD
Bert Williams in his film debut, a now lost film.
Movies4.5 1916 HD
In an unprecedented move for its day in 1915, Biograph Company executives hired actor Bert Williams to star, produce, direct, and write his own...
Movies5.2 1913 HD
Modeled after a popular collection of stories known as "Brother Gardener's Lime Kiln Club," the plot features three suitors vying to win the hand of...
Movies6.218 2000 HD
TV producer Pierre Delacroix becomes frustrated when network brass reject his sitcom idea. Hoping to get fired, Delacroix pitches the worst idea he...
Movies1 1975 HD
Ossie Davis narrates a history of "race films," films made before 1950 which catered to a primarily black audience.
Movies5 1916 HD
Movies5.2 1913 HD
Movies4.5 1916 HD
Movies5.2 1913 HD
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Movies5 1916 HD
Movies5 1916 HD
