African American films through 1959

the long version

From Absent (1928) to Zulutown Races (1916), over 1,300 films with African American casts or storylines are detailed in this comprehensive filmography. Each entry includes credits, year of release, studio, distributor, type of film (feature, short or documentary) and other production details. For most films, a brief synopsis or contemporary reviews follow. In this work's unique appendices are film listings for nearly 3,000 actors, actresses, producers, directors and film companies.