Stepin Fetchit

Explore Stepin Fetchit's movie filmography on ReelBot, including film credits, roles, release dates, ratings, and movie details.

Acting

Stepin Fetchit (1902–1985) was an American comedian and actor. His Fetchit persona parlayed into a successful film career, eventually becoming the first black actor to become a millionaire. He was also the first black actor to receive screen credit. Stepin Fetchit typical film persona and stage name have long been controversial, and seen as illustrative of negative stereotypes of Negroes. However, a newer interpretation of his film persona contends he was ultimately subversive of the status quo.

Filmography

• Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood (1976)
• Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? (1975)
• Amazing Grace (1974)
• Cutter (1972)
• a.k.a. Cassius Clay (1970)
• Inquiring Nuns (1968)
• The Sun Shines Bright (1953)
• Bend of the River (1952)
• Harlem Follies of 1949 (1950)
• Miracle in Harlem (1948)
• I Ain’t Gonna Open That Door (1947)
• Broadway and Main (1946)
• Baby Don't Go Away from Me (1946)
• Big Timers (1945)
• Thru Different Eyes (1942)
• Zenobia (1939)
• His Exciting Night (1938)
• Fifty Roads to Town (1937)
• Love Is News (1937)
• On the Avenue (1937)
• Dimples (1936)
• 36 Hours to Kill (1936)
• The Virginia Judge (1935)
• Steamboat Round the Bend (1935)
• Hot Tip (1935)
• Charlie Chan in Egypt (1935)
• One More Spring (1935)
• Helldorado (1935)
• Marie Galante (1934)
• Judge Priest (1934)
• The World Moves On (1934)
• Stand Up and Cheer! (1934)
• David Harum (1934)
• Carolina (1934)
• Slow Poke (1933)
• Neck and Neck (1931)
• The Galloping Ghost (1931)
• Wild Horse (1931)
• The Prodigal (1931)
• Temps d'Hiver (1930)
• Face of Desire (1930)
• A Tough Winter (1930)
• Swing High (1930)
• The Big Fight (1930)
• Cameo Kirby (1930)
• Big Time (1929)
• Salute (1929)
• Fox Movietone Follies of 1929 (1929)
• Thru Different Eyes (1929)
• Show Boat (1929)
• The Ghost Talks (1929)
• Hearts in Dixie (1929)
• The Tragedy of Youth (1928)
• Nameless Men (1928)
• The Devil's Skipper (1928)
• In Old Kentucky (1927)
• The Mysterious Stranger (1925)