Black Shadows on a Silver Screen (1975)
Ossie Davis narrates a history of "race films," films made before 1950 which catered to a primarily black audience.
Director: Steven York
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date: April 19, 1975
Cast
- Ossie Davis - Narrator
- George Johnson - Self (archive sound)
- Lorenzo Tucker - Self (archive sound)
- Lucia Lynn Moses - Self (archive sound)
- Fredi Washington - Self (archive sound)
- Henry Armstrong - Self (archive footage)
- Josephine Baker - Self (archive footage)
- Leslie Banks - Self (archive footage)
- Clarence Brooks - Self (archive footage)
- Cab Calloway - Self (archive footage)
Screenplay
Editing: Steven York
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Black Shadows on a Silver Screen about?
- Ossie Davis narrates a history of "race films," films made before 1950 which catered to a primarily black audience.
- Who directed Black Shadows on a Silver Screen?
- Black Shadows on a Silver Screen was directed by Steven York.
- Who stars in Black Shadows on a Silver Screen?
- Black Shadows on a Silver Screen stars Ossie Davis, George Johnson, Lorenzo Tucker, Lucia Lynn Moses, Fredi Washington, Henry Armstrong.
- How long is Black Shadows on a Silver Screen?
- Black Shadows on a Silver Screen has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
- What genre is Black Shadows on a Silver Screen?
- Black Shadows on a Silver Screen is a Documentary film.
- Where was Black Shadows on a Silver Screen produced?
- Black Shadows on a Silver Screen was produced in United States of America.