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 qu...
Also Known As
Lincoln Theodore Monroe Andrew Perry
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Stepin Fetchit's Movies
Bend of the River
23 Jan 1952
The Sun Shines Bright
02 May 1953
Judge Priest
15 Sept 1934
Charlie Chan in Egypt
04 Jun 1935
Dimples
09 Oct 1936
Steamboat Round the Bend
06 Sept 1935
The World Moves On
27 Jun 1934
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
26 Jul 1976
Zenobia
21 Apr 1939
Marie Galante
25 Oct 1934
Stand Up and Cheer!
04 May 1934
Love Is News
26 Feb 1937
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
06 Aug 1975
Amazing Grace
30 Aug 1974
A Tough Winter
21 Jun 1930
36 Hours to Kill
24 Jul 1936
One More Spring
15 Feb 1935
On the Avenue
12 Feb 1937
The Prodigal
21 Feb 1931
a.k.a. Cassius Clay
03 Nov 1970
