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Lot # 698: 1937 "Racism on Display", Eddie Cantor in Black Face for Latest Hollywood Film

Category: Entertainment

Starting Bid: $25.00

Bids: 1 (Bid History)

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Item was in Auction "February Collectors Auction 2025",
which ran from 2/7/2025 5:00 AM to
2/22/2025 8:00 PM



While it is well known that "Black Face" comedy was part of American history, it is generally assumed that it phased out after the 1920's, but this photograph from 1937 shows that it was alive and well in Hollywood as superstar Eddie Cantor runs his racist routine in the film "Ali Baba Goes to Town." A bold image in great shape, this is a poignant reminder of racism in the past and it's tragic place in mainstream culture!

Size: 8x10
Designation: Vintage 1
Condition: 5/5
Quality: 5/5
Overall Grade: 10/10

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