Black Shadows on a Silver Screen
Black Shadows on a Silver Screen
Release: 1975-04-19·Runtime: 52m
Documentary
Ossie Davis narrates a history of "race films," films made before 1950 which catered to a primarily black audience.
Production Countries
United States of America
Cast
Clarence Brooksas Self (archive footage)
Paul Robesonas Self (archive footage)
Spencer Williamsas Self (archive footage)
Duke Ellingtonas Self (archive footage)
Noble Johnsonas Self (archive footage)
Mae Marshas Self (archive footage)
Henry B. Walthallas Self (archive footage)
Fredi Washingtonas Self (archive sound)
Josephine Bakeras Self (archive footage)
William Lundiganas Self (archive footage)
Marcus Garveyas Self (archive footage)
Clarence Museas Self (archive footage)
Bert Williamsas Self (archive footage)
Walter Connollyas Self (archive footage)
Lillian Gishas Self (archive footage)
Walter Longas Self (archive footage)
Leslie Banksas Self (archive footage)
Dudley Diggesas Self (archive footage)
Ethel Watersas Self (archive footage)
Lorenzo Tuckeras Self (archive sound)
Cab Callowayas Self (archive footage)
Miriam Cooperas Self (archive footage)
Ossie Davisas Narrator