Acting
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.
Movies with Stepin Fetchit
Bend of the River
1952
Zenobia
1939
Carolina
1934
Hot Tip
1935
Stand Up and Cheer!
1934
Salute
1929
Big Time
1929
Amazing Grace
1974
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
1976
Judge Priest
1934
The Sun Shines Bright
1953
Love Is News
1937
David Harum
1934
The Prodigal
1931
On the Avenue
1937
Marie Galante
1934
Thru Different Eyes
1942
Nameless Men
1928
Charlie Chan in Egypt
1935
Neck and Neck
1931
The Big Fight
1930
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
1975
Dimples
1936
36 Hours to Kill
1936
Steamboat Round the Bend
1935
The Galloping Ghost
1931
The World Moves On
1934
Show Boat
1929
A Tough Winter
1930
a.k.a. Cassius Clay
1970
One More Spring
1935
Wild Horse
1931
In Old Kentucky
1927
Cutter
1972
Fox Movietone Follies of 1929
1929
Temps d'Hiver
1930
Inquiring Nuns
1968
The Devil's Skipper
1928
Swing High
1930
The Mysterious Stranger
1925
The Ghost Talks
1929
Thru Different Eyes
1929
Helldorado
1935
Fifty Roads to Town
1937
The Tragedy of Youth
1928
Big Timers
1945
Cameo Kirby
1930
Slow Poke
1933
The Virginia Judge
1935
Miracle in Harlem
1948
Face of Desire
1930
His Exciting Night
1938
Harlem Follies of 1949
1950
Hearts in Dixie
1929
I Ain’t Gonna Open That Door
1947
Baby Don't Go Away from Me
1946
Broadway and Main
1946
