King Vidor’s landmark HALLELUJAH! (1929)

South Carolina-born Nina Mae McKinney (1912-1967) was still a teenager when she made her screen debut in HALLELUJAH!

Film Forum: Series On Hollywood’s First Black Movie Star Starts Nov. 10th

Photo: Wikimedia Commons\Detroit Public Library NINA MAE McKINNEY: HOLLYWOOD’S FIRST BLACK MOVIE STAR, a celebration of the little-known career of the actress/singer, will have ...