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Stormy Weather
“A Calvacade of Stars”

Where can you see top African-American entertainers of the 1940s?  In the movie Stormy Weather.  Bill “Bojangles” Robinson, Lena Horne, Cab Calloway, Fats Waller and The Nicholas Brothers are some of the legends who strut their stuff in this great, African-American classic film.

One of the few all-black cast movies made by a major studio at the time, Stormy Weather has stood the test of time.

This Black Classic Movie provides an opportunity to see one stellar performance after another of outstanding African-American stars – many of whom were rarely captured on film. 

And for Bill “Bojangles” Robinson and Fats Waller, it would also turn out to be their last film appearance.

Find out more about Stormy Weather and its legendary performers.

African-American Movie Database

Use this database to find an extensive list of African-American movies that are available on DVD or video.

You'll find all kinds of films:
∙ Dramas
∙ Romance
∙ Comedies
∙ Blaxploitation
∙ Action, Adventure and more!

Browse through our enormous selection. Start looking for African-American movies on DVD or video now!

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Lena Horne
Singer, Actress, Legend

With a career spanning over six decades, Lena Horne is a legendary entertainer.

Most famous as a beautiful and talented singer, Lena Horne is also a pioneering actress.  When she signed her contract with MGM Studios in 1942, she became the first African-American woman to be given a Hollywood contract with the stipulation that she not be forced to play a maid or mammy.

Lena Horne’s contract was a major milestone and it also brought with it the hope for more positive portrayals of African-Americans on the movie screen.  However, it came with a price.

Lena Horne never had to play a racial stereotype and she became one of the most famous and glamorous African-American women of the time.  But, she did not get to do many movies.  By the time she finished her contract with MGM, Lena Horne was disillusioned with Hollywood.

Nevertheless, the films that she did make are classics and mark an era in Hollywood filmmaking that is also an important part of Black film history.

Find out more about Lena Horne and her landmark career.

Artist Database

Looking for the names of films that your favorite African-American actor or actress has starred in?

Looking for information about a Black Classic Movie star?

Want to discover more details about African-American actors, actresses and directors? Look no further than our Artist Database.

Find out about famous African-American:
∙ Actors and Actresses
∙ Directors
∙ Musicians
∙ Writers
∙ and more!

Focused on famous African-Americans from yesterday to today, this is a directory unlike any other. Check it out!

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Movies of Color: Black Southern Cinema

There was a time when Hollywood wasn’t making African-American movies and movie theatres were segregated.  This is when independent Black filmmakers stepped in and made films specifically for African-American audiences.

These films, often referred to as “Race Movies” (or “Race Films”) were prolific in the early 1900s.  Featuring all-black casts, they represent a special era in African-American film history.

Learn more about Race Movies and their pioneering filmmakers by watching the DVD – Movies of Color: Black Southern Cinema.

Learn more about Movies of Color: Black Southern Cinema

What are the names of the four African-American actors who have won the Academy Award for "Best Actor in a Leading Role"?

(Bonus: Can you name the films that they won it for?)

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VHS Movie Tapes

Still have a VHS movie player and would like to use it? Check out our selection of Black movies available on VHS.

Some of these movies start as low as 1¢ and can be shipped to you for a total of only $3.00.

Over 300 films to choose from!

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