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Preserving Jacksonville's Silent Film Legacy

Month: January 2017

The Iconic Mr. Nobody: An Analysis of Silent Film Legend Bert Williams

January 26, 2017 by wpnorman 2 Comments

By Cher Davis As a Black actress in today’s entertainment industry, I have often felt duty-bound to pay homage to those individuals who have, throughout history, paved the way for ongoing generations of Black performers to be recognized for their talent, not for the color of their skin. One such individual is Egbert Austin Williams, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Blog, Silent Film Stars Tagged: African American Silent Film Stars, Bert Williams, Early African American Actors, Ebony Film Company, George Walker, Norman Studios

The Rise and Fall of Ebony Films

January 17, 2017 by wpnorman 2 Comments

By Mitch Hemann The story of the Ebony Film Corporation is one that was plagued with trouble throughout its short lifespan. Nevertheless, they produced a handful of films that even today are deemed important for their contribution to the discussion of race relations. Located in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood on the corner of California and … [Read more…]

Posted in: Blog, Silent Film Stars Tagged: A Reckless Rover, Ebony Films, Fritz Pollard, Luther Pollard, Race Film, Silent Film, Two Knights of Vaudeville

James Weldon Johnson Writes Photoplays in Jacksonville

January 9, 2017 by wpnorman Leave a Comment

By Barbara Wingo James Weldon Johnson, a native of Jacksonville, Florida, was one of the most exceptional and important figures of the first half of the twentieth century.  As historian John Hope Franklin wrote:  “It is difficult to imagine the Harlem Renaissance without James Weldon Johnson.  It is impossible to understand the place of African … [Read more…]

Posted in: Blog Tagged: Along This Way, Grace Nail Johnson, Harlem Renaissance, Jacksonville Film History, James Weldon Johnson

Richard Norman, III, Son of Late Silent Filmmaker Richard Norman, Jr., passes away

January 7, 2017 by wpnorman Leave a Comment

Richard E. Norman Obituary Richard E. Norman (Captain Dick Norman) age 91 and resident of Tallahassee passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2016.  Dick was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.  He is survived by Kathleen W. Norman, his wife of 71 years, five children: Gloria W. Kohlmann (James), Richard E. Norman III, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Blog Tagged: Richard Norman III Obituary

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