Philip Glass – Composer
Philip Glass is an American composer and pianist who is widely regarded as one of the most influential composers of the late 20th and 21st Century.
Through his operas, symphonies, compositions for his own ensemble, and his wide-ranging collaborations, Philip G…
50 Best Black Movie Blogs in 2025
As the Founder of FeedSpot, I would like to congratulate you as your blog collection WalterFilm’s >> African Americana has been selected by our panelist as one of the Webs’ Top 50 Black Movie Blogs
This is the most comprehensive list of Top 50 Black Movie Blogs…
Bojangles Robinson, The Toe-Tapping Wonder
Bill “Bojangles” Robinson (born Luther Robinson; May 25, 1878 – November 25, 1949), was an American tap dancer, actor, and singer, the best known and the most highly paid black entertainer in the United States during the first half of the 20th century.
His long career began…
Oversized Portraits Of Pre-Code Hollywood Stars
Walter Film recently acquired a remarkable collection of studio portraits of some of the major stars of Pre-Code Hollywood. These oversized black-and-white double weight glossy silver gelatin portraits of the following:
Walter Film Catalog 52/2023
Catalog 52 presented a collection of material represented by these six categories: FEATURED SELECTIONS, AFRICAN AMERICANA, LGBTQ, FILM NOIR, DIRECTORS and PHOTOGRAPHY. Here are five samples:
Jim Sharman and Richard O’Brien’s July 18, 1974 film script for the THE ROCK HORROR PICTURE SHOW…
Clarence Muse – America’s First Black Movie Star
Clarence Muse (October 14, 1889 – October 13, 1979) was an African American actor, screenwriter, director, singer, and composer. He was the first African American to appear in a starring role in a film, 1929’s Hearts in Dixie. He acted for 50 years and appeared in more than 150…
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