| Contents |
Inner rage -- The greatest break of his life -- A brave picture -- "Hollywood's boldest stroke for democracy" -- James Edwards had arrived -- "Triple-threat Edwards" -- Soldier stories -- Reading, writing, and radio -- "I am arrogant and shall remain so" -- "Mad behavior" -- Scandalize my name -- "It wasn't a damn bit funny" -- The Joe Louis story -- Some of his best work -- Negro products -- "Hollywood : so what!" -- A khaki-clad stereotype? -- Tarzan, Eartha Kitt, and the strip scene -- "The role was a cheat" -- Black cowboys on a mission -- Comeback in a big picture -- The black revolution -- Final curtain -- "James Edwards was a pioneer." |
| Abstract |
"One of Hollywood's first African American movie stars, James Edwards catapulted to stardom. This book tells the story of Edwards' life and career, describing his unlikely climb to fame following a serious war injury and detailing how he paved the way for the careers of Sidney Poitier, Harry Belafonte, and other African American stars to follow"--Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2009039809 |
| ISBN | 9780786444151 (softcover ; alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0786444150 (softcover ; alk. paper) |
