Remember--these roles were all that was available to these actors at that unenlightened time. We can't fault them for making a good living when others were just getting by. Willie made enough money for his family with roles such as these.
Hey, dude, why don't you go to acting school and learn how to read properly. You sound like a Head Start drop-out. At least, Willie Best could deliver his lines properly.
I don't know why any of this has to be about Black or White.
Mantan was a man, with an amazing talent & he went after what he wanted.
I will never remember him as a black man, I will just remember him as a man who made me smile & laugh. Same as Willie. That kind of talent doesn't seem to be around much anymore.
Mantan Moreland was a comic Genius. I saw in Charlie Chan and the Dark Alibi and was extremely impressed with his talent and superb timing. He was brilliant.
you should of told your students that the hollywood set up was to degrade blacks and especially the black man. furthermore this "set up" still persists today; shame on you
In Mantan Moreland's defense, he was not working for the purpose of opening up civil rights doors, which at this time was in it's infancy. But he did open up the doors for african americans to later star in future movies, where as at this time, while he may have been the sole reason to see a movie, he was not ever given a to billing, sadly. He NEVER supported racism, he only worked in what the times allowed him to do.
Two true comedians unparelled today.
Jubilo1 3 months ago
These gentlemen had talent!!
16mmJunkie 6 months ago in playlist ISAAC HAYES,BARRY WHITE,
Good post--but narrators PLEASE speak more slowly and LOUDER. I cannot understand what either one of you are saying.
windstorm1000 7 months ago
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Remember--these roles were all that was available to these actors at that unenlightened time. We can't fault them for making a good living when others were just getting by. Willie made enough money for his family with roles such as these.
windstorm1000 7 months ago
Hey, dude, why don't you go to acting school and learn how to read properly. You sound like a Head Start drop-out. At least, Willie Best could deliver his lines properly.
TheFrontrowkid 9 months ago
I don't know why any of this has to be about Black or White.
Mantan was a man, with an amazing talent & he went after what he wanted.
I will never remember him as a black man, I will just remember him as a man who made me smile & laugh. Same as Willie. That kind of talent doesn't seem to be around much anymore.
Strongheart1377 10 months ago
Willie Best could steal th e show in the movies with him and Bob Hope.
DeeNice681 1 year ago
Mantan Moreland was a comic Genius. I saw in Charlie Chan and the Dark Alibi and was extremely impressed with his talent and superb timing. He was brilliant.
Blogrich55 1 year ago
you should of told your students that the hollywood set up was to degrade blacks and especially the black man. furthermore this "set up" still persists today; shame on you
nastai1 1 year ago
@nastai1 in the course of their research, they figured this out, they're pretty sharp students
dcinsc7 1 year ago
@nastai1 Should *have*
kom1837 1 year ago
@kom1837 Oops! I didn't proofread thoroughly.
nastai1 1 year ago
@kom1837 Oops! I didn't edit thoroughly.
nastai1 1 year ago
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In Mantan Moreland's defense, he was not working for the purpose of opening up civil rights doors, which at this time was in it's infancy. But he did open up the doors for african americans to later star in future movies, where as at this time, while he may have been the sole reason to see a movie, he was not ever given a to billing, sadly. He NEVER supported racism, he only worked in what the times allowed him to do.
Kayvaris 1 year ago
Brilliant , young people i salute you!
gs05jdt 1 year ago
i hateeeeeeeeee stereo types :@
Blackjesus3 2 years ago
white people have done alot of evil to degrade black people
PympHarD 2 years ago
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buckyskank 2 years ago
Man, I'd like to watch that doc on old black comedy. Mantan was a G.
LTopomcFly 2 years ago
DA BZ RT DER NIGGA RIP UNKLE MANT
RH0650 2 years ago