James Edwards: African American Hollywood icon

"One of Hollywood's first African American movie stars, James Edwards catapulted to stardom. This book tells the story of Edwards' life and career, describing his unlikely climb to fame following a serious war injury and detailing how he paved the way for the careers of Sidney Poitier...

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1. Verfasser: Deane, Pamala-Suzette (VerfasserIn)
Format: Buch
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Jefferson McFarland 2010
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Zusammenfassung:"One of Hollywood's first African American movie stars, James Edwards catapulted to stardom. This book tells the story of Edwards' life and career, describing his unlikely climb to fame following a serious war injury and detailing how he paved the way for the careers of Sidney Poitier, Harry Belafonte, and other African American stars to follow"--Provided by publisher
Beschreibung:Includes bibliographical references and index
Inner rage -- The greatest break of his life -- A brave picture -- "Hollywood's boldest stroke for democracy" -- James Edwards had arrived -- "Triple-threat Edwards" -- Soldier stories -- Reading, writing, and radio -- "I am arrogant and shall remain so" -- "Mad behavior" -- Scandalize my name -- "It wasn't a damn bit funny" -- The Joe Louis story -- Some of his best work -- Negro products -- "Hollywood : so what!" -- A khaki-clad stereotype? -- Tarzan, Eartha Kitt, and the strip scene -- "The role was a cheat" -- Black cowboys on a mission -- Comeback in a big picture -- The black revolution -- Final curtain -- "James Edwards was a pioneer"
Beschreibung:VIII, 228 S. Ill.
ISBN:9780786444151
0786444150

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