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Posted by Justine at 3:25, August 4th, 2008 under 1930s NYC novel, Liar, Research |
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Posted by Justine at 0:01, October 1st, 2006 under 1930s NYC novel, New York City/USA, Praising, Research, Viewing |
My intensive google research has revealed that there is no biography of Fredi Washington. I demand that one of you get off your arse and write one immediately! (Or use your better research skills to find me one.)
Who is Fredi Washington, you ask? Why, let me tell you:
Fredi Washington was a light-skinned black actor and dancer. She largely starred in movies for the Jim Crow circuit and often with her skin darkened. She was such a compelling screen presence that the Hollywood bigwigs in the thirties offered to make her a big star if she'd pass as white. She told 'em all where to go. Yay, Fredi! (I also ...
Posted by Justine at 0:07, September 27th, 2006 under 1930s NYC novel, Research, State of the World, Viewing |
