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Madame Sul-Te-Wan (born Nellie Crawford; March 7, 1873 – February 1, 1959) was the first African-American actress to sign a film contract and be a featured performer. She was an American stage, film and television actress for over 50 years.
13 de feb. de 2020 · Learn about the mysterious and forgotten career of Nellie Wan, who adopted the name Madame Sul-Te-Wan and became the first black actress to sign with a Hollywood studio. Discover how she broke into the film industry, what roles she played, and how she was celebrated in the black press.
Madame Sul-Te-Wan was born on 7 March 1873 in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. She was an actress, known for Maid of Salem (1937), In Old Chicago (1938) and Safari (1940). She was married to Robert Reed Conley. She died on 1 February 1959 in Hollywood, California, USA.
9 de jun. de 2020 · Learn about the life and career of Madame Sul-Te-Wan, who was born Nellie Conley in Louisville, Kentucky and became one of the first African American actresses in D.W. Griffith's films. She faced racism, poverty, and legal battles in her quest to break into the film industry.
7 de feb. de 2023 · A woman who could look back to half a century of film work, half a century of determination, passion and endurance against all odds. In doing so, Madame Sul-Te-Wan truly represents half a century of Black History in Hollywood. 27 years after her heart stopped on February 1, 1959, she was inducted into the Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame.
Madame Sul-Te-Wan (1873 - 1959) fue una actriz de Estados Unidos conocida por: ¿Por qué cambiar de esposa?, Black Moon, His Musical Sneeze (C) y The Thoroughbred.
1 de feb. de 2012 · Learn about the life and career of Madame Sul-Te-Wan, the first black performer to sign a contract with a major movie studio. She worked with legendary filmmakers and actors, but faced racism and stereotypes in Hollywood.
