Silent film of black couple's kiss discovered, added to National Film Registry

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https://news.uchicago.edu/story/silent-film-black-couples-kiss-discovered-added-national-film-registry?fbclid=IwAR1L7OpC2Mhi6xlIH7LVfthphCrzxx8emHHCQ_ecI3_TT5DGx0MwE2eidOQ

UChicago scholar helps identify 1898 film as earliest depiction of African-American affection

They are on screen for less than 30 seconds, a couple in simple embrace. The man, dressed in a suit and bowtie, and the woman in a frilled dress. They hug and kiss, swing wide their clasped hands, and kiss again.

Titled Something Good-Negro Kiss, the newly discovered silent film from 1898 is believed to be the earliest cinematic depiction of African-American affection. Thanks to scholars at the University of Chicago and the University of Southern California, the footage is prompting a rethinking of early film history.

The film was announced Dec. 12 as a new addition to the Library of Congress’ National Film Registry—one of 25 selected for their enduring importance to American culture, along with Jurassic Park, Brokeback Mountain and The Shining. The 29-second clip is free of stereotypes and racist caricatures, a stark contrast from the majority of black performances at the turn of the century.

The film was announced Dec. 12 as a new addition to the Library of Congress’ National Film Registry, one of 25 selected for their enduring importance to American culture. The 29-second clip is free of stereotypes and racist caricatures, a stark contrast from the majority of black performances at the turn of the century.

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1. Beautiful!

[NurseJackie]

2. Both have an IMDB bio page... :-)

... we know a little bit more about them now.

Saint Suttle: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10320774/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm

Overview (2)
Born February, 1870 in Kentucky, USA
Died February 4, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois, USA
Mini Bio (1)
Saint Suttle was born in February 1870 in Kentucky, USA. He was married to Eliza Bell, Goldie Smith and Mary L. Murdock. He died on February 4, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.

Gertie Brown: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10320775/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm

Overview (2)
Born August, 1878 in Washington County, Ohio, USA
Birth Name Gilberta Gertrude Chevalier
Mini Bio (1)

Gertie Brown was born in August 1878 in Washington County, Ohio, USA as Gilberta Gertrude Chevalier. She was previously married to Tim Moore.
Spouse (1)
Tim Moore (1 September 1915 - 24 February 1934) ( her death)

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3. Thank you for sharing, NJ!