1947 Actor James Edwards Archive: NYPD Fingerprint & Trinidad Police Documents
USD 195.00 USD
They served as a "shield" against the vagrancy laws and racial profiling of the era. Edwards was the first Black actor to break the "servant" stereotype in Hollywood, paving the way for Sidney Poitier by portraying complex, dignified, and authoritative characters.
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| Country Of Origin | United States |
| Culture | Black Americana |
They served as a « shield » against the vagrancy laws and racial profiling of the era. Edwards was the first Black actor to break the « servant » stereotype in Hollywood, paving the way for Sidney Poitier by portraying complex, dignified, and authoritative characters.
