Regester, Charlene. African-American Actresses: The Struggle for Visibility 1900-1960. Bloomington: Indiana University Press, 2010.
Through a look at nine African-American actresses from 1900-1960, Regester explores how mainstream Hollywood movies characterized them as shadow figures designed to illuminate the lead white actress. She examines how the actresses perceived these representations and how it affected their lives off-screen. Particular attention is paid to coverage of these actresses in both mainstream and African-American media outlets.
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