Stepin Fetchit

Biography

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.

Filmografi

Zenobia1939 · ZeroCarolina1934 · ScipioStand Up and Cheer!1934 · Stepin FetchitHot Tip1935 · CookNameless Men1928 · Bend of the River1952 · AdamSalute1929 · Smoke ScreenThru Different Eyes1942 · JanitorInquiring Nuns1968 · SelfBig Time1929 · EliThe Sun Shines Bright1953 · Jeff PoindexterThe Big Fight1930 · SpotJudge Priest1934 · Jeff PoindexterWon Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood1976 · Dancing ButlerNeck and Neck1931 · The HustlerLove Is News1937 · PenrodBrother, Can You Spare a Dime?1975 · Self (archive footage)Charlie Chan in Egypt1935 · Snowshoesa.k.a. Cassius Clay1970 · SelfThe World Moves On1934 · DixieMiracle in Harlem1948 · 'Swifty', the HandymanThe Galloping Ghost1931 · Baxter College Locker Room AttendantOne More Spring1935 · Zoo AttendantHelldorado1935 · Ulysses