Melba Moore has finally received the recognition she deserves for her hard work in music, film, theater and television. Moore was given the Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on August 10th.
Marietta Canty was an actress and community activist. Her first appearance was on Broadway in 1933 and she went on to be in 40 films but only received credit for 19. You may have remembered her in Father of the Bride 1950 and the sequel Father’s Little Diveidend 1951. Canty was also on Rebel Without A Cause 1955.
Maidie Ruth Norman was a radio, stage, film and television actress. Her memorable movies were The Well 1951 her only leading role and in 1962 What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?
Dona Drake was a black actress, singer, and dancer who was famous in the 30s, 40s, and 50s. However, publicly, “her fans would not learn of her African ancestry until years later.”
Dona Drake was a black actress, singer, and dancer who was famous in the 30s, 40s, and 50s. However, publicly, “her fans would not learn of her African ancestry until years later.”