James Edwards

By Pamala-Suzette Deane, Pamala Suzette Deane

Subjects: Biography, African americans, biography, Actors, biography, Edwards, James, -- 1918 Mar. 6-1970, Actors -- United States -- Biography, African American actors -- Biography, Actors, united states, Actors, African american actors, African American actors

Description: "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.