Madame Sul-Te-Wan

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Madame Sul-Te-Wan (born Nellie Crawford; March 7, 1873 – February 1, 1959) was the first African-American actress to sign a film contract and be a featured performer. She was an American stage, film and television actress for over 50 years. The daughter of former slaves, she began her career in entertainment touring the East Coast with various theatrical companies and moved to California to become a member of the fledgling film community. She became known as a character actress, appeared in high-profile films such as The Birth of a Nation (1915) and Intolerance (1916), and easily navigated the transition to the sound films. In 1986, she was inducted into the Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame.

Filmografi

King Kong1933 · Native Handmaiden (uncredited)Carmen Jones1954 · Hagar – Carmen's Grandmother (Uncredited)Thunderbolt1929 · Bit RoleMighty Joe Young1949 · Young Family Servant (Uncredited)The Birth of a Nation1915 · Black Woman (uncredited)Sullivan's Travels1941 · Church Harmonium Player (Uncredited)Hoodoo Ann1916 · Black CindyIn Old Chicago1938 · HattieIntolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages1916 · Girl at the Marriage Market (uncredited)King of the Zombies1941 · TahamaThe Buccaneer1958 · Good Luck Charm VendorLadies They Talk About1933 · Mustard (uncredited)So Red the Rose1935 · Slave (Uncredited)The Story of Seabiscuit1949 · LibbyTarzan and the Trappers1960 · Witch WomanBand of Angels1957 · Flower Vendor (Uncredited)The Narrow Street1925 · EasterTarzan of the Apes1918 · Esmeralda - Jane's Maid (uncredited)The Children Pay1916 · UncreditedWho's Your Father?1918 · Black Mother (uncredited)Imitation of Life1934 · Cook (uncredited)A Modern Hero1934 · Mme. Azais' Neighbor ( Uncredited)Something of Value1957 · Midwife (Uncredited)San Francisco1936 · Earthquake Survivor (Uncredited)