Historical Feature Films Explained

Historical Feature Films was a film production company in the United States. It was established in 1915 and produced at least 4 films. The company's films featured African American casts and included bigoted tropes and stereotypes that demeaned the characters.[1] The studio's films were re-released by Ebony Film Corporation.[2] [3]

Films

Aladdin Jones

Aladdin Jones is a 1915 short American comedy film made with an African American cast.[5] It features derogatory stereotypes. Florence McCain and Jimmy Marshall star in the Historical Feature Films production.[6] It was distributed by Ebony Pictures.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Lupack, Barbara. Early Race Filmmaking in America. May 26, 2016. Routledge. 9781317434252. Google Books.
  2. Web site: » Small Independents .
  3. Book: Literary Adaptations in Black American Cinema: From Micheaux to Toni Morrison. Barbara Tepa. Lupack. Royalty Account Barbara. Lupack. July 9, 2002. University Rochester Press. 9781580461030. Google Books.
  4. Book: Richards, Larry. African American Films Through 1959: A Comprehensive, Illustrated Filmography. September 17, 2015. McFarland. 9781476610528. Google Books.
  5. Book: Murguía, Salvador Jimenez. The Encyclopedia of Racism in American Films. April 12, 2018. Rowman & Littlefield. 9781442269064. Google Books.
  6. Book: Lupack, Barbara. Early Race Filmmaking in America. May 26, 2016. Routledge. 9781317434245. Google Books.
  7. Book: Lupack, Barbara Tepa. Literary Adaptations in Black American Cinema: From Micheaux to Toni Morrison. May 16, 2002. University Rochester Press. 9781580461030. Google Books.

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