A trailblazer! Nina Mae McKinney: The Black Garbo by Stephen Bourne has just been published by BearManor Media. This is the first biography of one of Hollywood's most talented & charismatic stars.
Nina was one of the first black divas who had to fight against overwhelming odds. She was one of the great singer/entertainers of the 20th century. That she died in poverty is so unfortunate. Wow: she was fabulous Thanks for the posting,
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First time I watched this movie I told Dom, (who turned me on to it) that I would bet what's left of my reputation that is Frankie Jaxon (in the white cap) from 1:48 to 2:47.
At 2:24 her clearly says "oh, step on it boy, boot that thing." Half-pint Jaxon, for sure! By the way, my mother is a Mosby... the other side of the family, but we're all related. OKeh78, Eugene, Oregon
@tnj2323 elvis pressley was inspired by ants in his pants (fleas really). soon as he got rich and could afford to send his clothes out to be dry cleaned, you never saw him dance anymore. he aint nothing but a hound dog
is that Frankie Jaxon! Curtis Mosby's band may have played a theater opening here in my home town of Redlands in 1928. That be amazing to know that near as such good times as this were going on in this stoic little town!
Nina Mae was first dubbed the black Clara Bow and later the black Garbo when she headlined at the Cotton Club in the early '30s. A major biography needs to be written about her.
I ve seen this movie at least ten times and cud see it ten more the acting n singing is second to none and nina stole my heart. Man now i see how my grandparents must have lived and enjoyed life in those " roaring twenties" Thank You so much!-Jarakim
It's also interesting to see in this early sound film that much of the acting style of the silents remains, particularly in facial closeups, expressions - and particularly in Nina Mae McKinney's eye movements. An absolute classic!
Wow this is Nina Mae McKinney. This was Billie Holidays first husbands first wife! Jimmy Monroe I saw this movie some years ago and my mother told me she was like the first black movie star in the late 20s a good clip!
This is forgotten history.I saw this movie years ago wwhile i was in film school Nina B.Mckinney was the Halle Berry of her time to bad no one really knows about her.
Hollywood's first black,actress, and sex symbol,she was called the black garbo.She made other films but this was her biggest,later affter this film, she could'nt find much film work,without playing a maid.she moved to london, then later greece,to sing, were she was known has queen of the night life.She died on may 3,1967 in new york.lost and mostly forgotten.
She was the first black international movie star. I love all her movies.
blackimpressions 3 months ago
A trailblazer! Nina Mae McKinney: The Black Garbo by Stephen Bourne has just been published by BearManor Media. This is the first biography of one of Hollywood's most talented & charismatic stars.
TheAdelaidehall 5 months ago
I like her haircut though. I fairly enjoy a well groomed negress
nastyfukker 1 year ago
Nina was one of the first black divas who had to fight against overwhelming odds. She was one of the great singer/entertainers of the 20th century. That she died in poverty is so unfortunate. Wow: she was fabulous Thanks for the posting,
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joomuck 1 year ago
Trying to send this valuable piece of video to a friend, but noooo.... Youtube has to upgrade and comp,letely foul everything up! To the jerks at Youtube- Thanks for Nothing!
GAndreiev 1 year ago
First time I watched this movie I told Dom, (who turned me on to it) that I would bet what's left of my reputation that is Frankie Jaxon (in the white cap) from 1:48 to 2:47.
At 2:24 her clearly says "oh, step on it boy, boot that thing." Half-pint Jaxon, for sure! By the way, my mother is a Mosby... the other side of the family, but we're all related. OKeh78, Eugene, Oregon
okeh78 1 year ago
Waw!
That's very good information.
Thank you.
santopec 1 year ago
@okeh78 Thank you so much for that info. Frankiie HPJ is my idol. It's wonderful to see him dancing. Oh Frankie, fan it!
Gangstagran 1 year ago
@okeh78 That is awsome... Half Pint's just great, i've uploaded on of his songs
I wanted to see this film because Memphis minstrel musician Jim Jackson plays a bit in it.
I also remember reading Half Pint is in the original Cab Calloway Hi-De-Ho short film from the 30s.
Gonna try to get both films as a late x-mas present
busessuck1 1 year ago
Check out from 3:41 to 3:50...
Tell me Elvis Presley was never inspired by THAT!
tnj2323 2 years ago
@tnj2323 elvis pressley was inspired by ants in his pants (fleas really). soon as he got rich and could afford to send his clothes out to be dry cleaned, you never saw him dance anymore. he aint nothing but a hound dog
nastyfukker 1 year ago
is that Frankie Jaxon! Curtis Mosby's band may have played a theater opening here in my home town of Redlands in 1928. That be amazing to know that near as such good times as this were going on in this stoic little town!
hobojazz 2 years ago
Magical! The number is so simple - no fancy stage show here - yet McKinney's charisma hits you like a bolt. I'm in love!
FredrikTers 2 years ago
Glad to hear that!!
(And how about the "Bill-Cosby-avant-le-lettre" at 2.20?)
santopec 2 years ago
She was only 17 when she did this - wow!
78timothy 2 years ago
Nina Mae was first dubbed the black Clara Bow and later the black Garbo when she headlined at the Cotton Club in the early '30s. A major biography needs to be written about her.
mookindahouse 2 years ago
I ve seen this movie at least ten times and cud see it ten more the acting n singing is second to none and nina stole my heart. Man now i see how my grandparents must have lived and enjoyed life in those " roaring twenties" Thank You so much!-Jarakim
jarakimm 2 years ago
Thanks for posting this I never knew about her but I sure will do my research and educate myself about who she was
LloydBFine 2 years ago
Thanks!
vstasov 3 years ago
I saw this movie when i was on winter break from school...i enjoyed the movie....
vsumass 3 years ago
My Cuzion was very good,Rest in peave Nina.
jordonevans 3 years ago
Amazing, she was only 16!
It's also interesting to see in this early sound film that much of the acting style of the silents remains, particularly in facial closeups, expressions - and particularly in Nina Mae McKinney's eye movements. An absolute classic!
ostrc 3 years ago
wow what must life have been like in the 20s hey. Hard to imagine. One things for sure that era produced sexy women and smooth movers!
ibz2004 3 years ago
Wow this is Nina Mae McKinney. This was Billie Holidays first husbands first wife! Jimmy Monroe I saw this movie some years ago and my mother told me she was like the first black movie star in the late 20s a good clip!
jahlaune 3 years ago
Thank you!
wootywoo83 3 years ago
This is forgotten history.I saw this movie years ago wwhile i was in film school Nina B.Mckinney was the Halle Berry of her time to bad no one really knows about her.
byronbenguche 3 years ago
my favorite part
blackfemale2930 3 years ago
Hollywood's first black,actress, and sex symbol,she was called the black garbo.She made other films but this was her biggest,later affter this film, she could'nt find much film work,without playing a maid.she moved to london, then later greece,to sing, were she was known has queen of the night life.She died on may 3,1967 in new york.lost and mostly forgotten.
startak14g3 3 years ago
Thank you; what a sad story!!
She was a great artist, I won't forget her.
santopec 3 years ago