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Luther J. Pollard: Ebony Film Corp. tells the tale of the first motion picture company presenting an entirely black cast of actors in their films. Ebony, which produced a string of comedy shorts from 1917 to 1918, was both praised and condemned. This book takes a look at young Chicago entrepreneur Luther Jay Pollard, company's African-American president and general manager, and how he founded Ebony Film Corp., a company hijacked by racist, white investors bent on exploitation. Ebony's humiliating comedies caused a national outcry from both black and white audiences. Included is a complete film directory, historic articles, photos and advertisements.

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9781976218736

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Kevin Scott Collier is an author and illustrator of as many as 200 titles. His latest books include ""Dreamy Dud: Wallace A. Carlson's Animation Classic,"" ""Winsor McCay: Boyhood Dreams,"" ""Robot Monster Diaries,"" ""The Life and Cinema of Ted V. Mikels,"" and others. Homepage: kevinscottcollierhomepage.blogspot.com

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