Freda Payne Movie Debut

Here are 2 notable clips from Freda Payne's movie debut in the racially-fueled drama"Book of Numbers"(1973).She has a screen presence that is dramatically compelling!Although the film depicts vivid racial tensions in depression-era Eldorado NC.,it is a good movie,and Freda Payne is magnificent.She plays Kelly Simms,the girlfriend of an ambitious numbers-racket street hustler.

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[basslabmechanic87]

She kind of resembles Diane Carroll.

[kenesto]

Yeah somewhat,especially as Diahann Carroll appeared in the hit movie"Claudine"(1974) with the same kind of hairstyle as Freda has here.Diahann and Freda are both very beautiful stars and gifted performers.

[jammings123]

Kenesto- I read about this film in an old magazine story about Freda back in the late '70's. Thanks for sharing this... Freda is really a wonderful actress!

[kenesto]

Yes,Freda was something of a regular in features from Jet,Ebony,Sepia and other magazines during the 1970's.They followed her life rather meticulously as she was the toast of the black media entertainment circuit."Book Of Numbers"is a good movie that got sidelined as another blaxploitation action film when released.However controversy withstanding,this clip shows that the movie is a well-directed drama with Freda making an amazing debut presence in a demanding melodramatic role.You're welcome!

[Alisonvm]

Wow, I remember seeing this movie back in the 70'S. I wish I could find the entire movie.

[kenesto]

Go to Amazon on the net to get this on DVD at the lowest prices available.

[Ilvcamusic]

I think that Ms. Paynes management at this time, STUNK! She is still singing and looking so fine!

[116Eggleston]

i don't understand why Freda was not a bigger star. she is talented and beautiful.

[williambrown007]

Philip Michael Thomas and Freda Payne.