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Can u please do one on Fredi Washington. Who did the Imitaton of Life, the first one. I love how you tell the stories. My mother introduced to movies of 30, 40. when I was 10. I am 65 now and still watch these movies.
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@@LindaMcCoy-n5p Even if you use AA day still seem to jump on it, l u Melanin, at times, but that get a lil flip as well but it's a lil diff. I know black came out the civil rights era when no one wanted to claim it but dah disporia but not sure who first draw it up...tapped dance their...the prob may not be as big as the situation but l think cousins can be honest bout their neopolictical demographic situation...AAz did resist and died and perish and some r in j ailed right now, day c a n show some respect
I dont see anything to be sad about. Just because she wasn’t recognized by Hollywood is not a sad ending. She didnt sell her soul. She lived a life of integrity. She married twice so she had that experience as well, then lived a long healthy life. That’s commendable
It is sad because they couldn’t look past her skin color and see her talent. That’s the same thing black women face to this day. You can’t look past our skin color you wanna stereotype us into certain roles when we are much more than a stereotype you trying to box us in a box and say this is who we are and that is not who we are even to the state and the black woman is basically the little sidekick but when you look close, still playing sidekick Mami rolls or make sure she plays down her beauty, not upstage white actress
She chose to live her life on her own terms and did not care to put up with messy Hollyweird. She loved her people and her people loved her back and she dedicated her Art to them. She then surrounded herself with and served the community that she loved the most. She discovered early that Hollywood was not a standard that anyone needed to live up to. Sounds like a life well lived to me.
I'm 51. Black. Went to an HBCU. Am an avid reader of AfAm Studies. A self-described cinephile. How in the HELL have I never heard of this woman?!?!?!?!?! It's a crime.
This sister was VICTORIOUS because she was UNCOMPROMISING and was intuitive enough to know that taking the wrong roles would shame her people and ruin impressionable black girls through Hollywood's agenda. She would be ashamed of the artist today doing ANYTHING for money. Her legacy is extremely respected. Rest in paradise sister.
Thank you for remembering Francine Everett but why "sad"? She was wonderful and a cultural gem! She made her mark and lived her life on her terms. She lived to a ripe old age, as she honored her mother. Celebrate her in positivity, as she would have wanted.
I agree 100%.!! I do not see any sadness to her story! She was a bright and beautiful star! She stuck to her standards and expressed her talents. She loved again after losing her first husband, then gave attention and care to her mother. She built relationships at the hospital and got a job offer. Then was blessed to have others care for her at a nursing home to the time of her death. She ought to be celebrated. No suggestion of sadness is relevant or necessary. What a beautiful, talented woman!
I worked with this beautiful lady in her later years at Harlem Hospital until I went on to further my education. She was still beautiful then. She told me about her movie career and beginnings at the Cotton Club. I always wondered what happened to her. Thank you for this video. She deserves the tribute.
@@Rue100 Sad part about is I don't see us progressing better anytime soon. There is a cultural rot that's plaguing our race and it's got us in a gridlock or a stupor right now.
i agree..am a mother of 5 adults but always get sad when others feel that's what make someone ' whole'.. lol, the world will not depopulate because obviously everyone have their OWN journeys ..woman and/or feminine energies carry a nurturing /caring / "motherly" spirit anyway , so it may come in other forms of continuing ones legacy ..causes ,foundations, and this nice mini doc for example 😊
Big facts ppl fail to realize that we have our own mind we do what we want . Marriage is a choice being a mother is a choice unless rapped and you choose to keep the bby.
She wasn't just the most beautiful woman in harlem. The reason why she never made in big despite clearly being talented is because she never sold herself out and stuck to her principles. Which is to be more respected than anything. Too many times even today our artist sellout for the fame and money and end up degrading themselves and our race. Respect to this gorgeous Daughter of Zion and to you for bringing her to light!
Please note Serving at Harlem Hospital is like being a service officer giving your presence to the community in uncountable ways and measures. Her work in Harlem must be highlighted as an achievement and a contribution! Plus, Harlem was her home. It was customary to have many great legends retire, live, work and socialize in Harlem. I know this firsthand! I have lived my life for and in Harlem!
I found this story so good! I’m glad she escaped the darkness of Hollywood and lived until 84 presumabLy a life that was not filled with drugs. So no, I’m not sad that we did not know much about her personal life. More stars could benefit from this
Absolutely lived what sounds like a wonderful life. Just because everyone hasn't heard of her has nothing to do with whether she was a successful person. What does that matter. We are so sick that we believe if they weren't a celebrity "Media Made" That the life wasn't worth as much. I keep hoping that we Will overcome that attitude. If you watch America's got TALENT you realize that talent is all over the place. It is not as special as we pretend. Any of those folk could have been made stars if they were in the right place at the right time There is very little unique talent
@SADIE STEWART You seem to have missed the point being made. What is sad is that the era in which she lived there was simply a lack of opportunities to more fully express her talent - whether her talent was special or not - without compromising herself.
Many of the Black entertainers from that era died without anyone knowing of them. It makes me sad, but their stories are finally being discovered. Thank you for doing a film on her. Bravo 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💖💖💖
People knew of them at the time it’s just that the new generation of people didn’t know them , you have to keep in mind that time passes and new people come along in the entertainment business . There are many beautiful people that never even got filmed keep things in perspective .
If she had married and had children which would result in grandchildren etc, she would have been known by those who loved her. Sacrificing family for a career results in loneliness and emptiness. She made her choice. It had NOTHING to do with the segregation of that time. God bless.
@@ulrichhille5241 Hello, IMO more Blacks have been Duped by the entertainment industry as the powers to be planned it that way. Performing is okay but Building and leading takes precedence... 🙄
The African American celebrities of the Harlem Renaissance would be shocked at the way our current AA celebrities move now. There is definitely a lack of pride now and I’m not sure where the transition happened and how the bar got lower
@@KarineAlourdeI am an absolute HUGE fan of the class and poise of this era in general. So, I found on another video that in that time frame, "finishing, charm, and acting schools" were popular for women and men who wanted to go into entertainment and fashion. Many entered as teenagers and learned how to stand, talk, walk, enter a room, and adorn themselves to accentuate their best features. Madame Ophelia Devore-Mitchell, a former model, was the owner of one of these schools. Diahann Carrol and Cicely Tyson were some of her first students.
I was thinking the same thing, I've been binge watching so many of these race movies for the past one month. And the talents the artistry, and the musical genius of jazz is incredible. I've been looking at a lot of Oscar Micheaux movies. He has a lot of Little jazz numbers in his movies. Made me extremely curious about all the other jazz movies, I watched cab calloway's jitterbug party short film over and over and over and over again. Seeing so many people that I recognize from other things. Lena horn is in it. Ethel Moses is in it. I started watching other movies.. Moon over harlem. Paradise in harlem. Murder in harlem. 1947 boy with a girl with Sheila guyse, looking ah so beautiful. I wish I can go back into those days and just listen to the music. I wouldn't care about Jim crow. Because I'll be insulated with inside my community. As much as I disagree with Akon on how he expressed himself.. There is some truth to it. We've lost our touch, we've lost our magic.. We (Afeo-Americans) created American music. From ragtime music, jazz, blues, rock and roll, gospel, disco, hip hop to house music. And after 100 years of creating all of these great musical genres. We've become talentless... I go on youtube, and I see white people doing Lindy Hop competitions. All over the world. And they are pretty good at it. I almost never see black people doing both dances. It's very sad, because in the 1947 movie boy what a girl. It's a great lady hop scene and I love watching over and over again. And the same thing with hellzapoppin.. But now, I look at our talent today.. our music. I just shake my hair
First of all thank you for bringing Ms. Everett's story to light. Second, I don't see her life as so sad b/c she didn't make it to or in Hollywood. She did what she wanted to do in her sphere, even working those clerical jobs later in life. And because of you, we know of her now and her accomplishments. Who knows, Hollywood may have corrupted her and then you would be telling us maybe about how she died of a drug overdose, or something else tragic I was impressed with all she and her comrades accomplished during much opposition to people of color. She lived longer than most and was able to afford to be in a nursing home, not having family to care for her. Again, thanks for sharing this uplifting story!
There is nothing sad about this Beautiful woman's story! She lived her life with dignity and did not compromise herself for Hollywood! Compared to the life story of Judy Garland who got addicted to Alcohol and drugs, Mental breakdowns, Failed relationships and being molested and dying at the early age of 47! This woman Francine Everett lived a full and wonderful life to the age of 84! And i am pretty sure she has no regrets of being involved in racist weird ass Hollywood!
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Believe me she wasn't by herself, she lived life helping others..We tend to put value on what career a person has not on how they helped others...Some don't need a light shine on them, because they are truly a STAR.
She is so beautiful and I love how she had pride and refused to be dumbed down for Hollywood like the rest of Hollywood's tokens of today. She lived a peaceful life she was still famous not infamous 💜🙏🏽
My favorite thing about women of these eras is that they were fed up, forward, and fierce...all with charm and smile! I'm fed up but with a deep frown 😆
It really wasn't that sad of an ending, she was able to get up every morning and work at a hospital that served so many in Harlem, which I'm sure gave her purpose and I'm sure she had friends and acquaintancesis to fill her life.
@@ALuxeLife RIGHT! Sisters Sarah & Bessie Delaney were beautiful & successful Black women who lived to be 104 & 109 yrs old. Originally from North Carolina, they moved to Harlem as young women. Sarah was the 1st Black woman to teach high school domestic science in the NYC public schools. Bessie was the 2nd Black woman licensed to practice dentistry in NY state. When asked the secret to living long, they said it was because they didn't have husbands to worry them to death. 😁
@@misst3016 One of the sisters did married but didn't have any children. It is better to marry and have your very own offspring to carry on your legacy.
It seems that back in those days, women and men dressed so well, you couldn't tell if they were rich or poor. I'm 65 and the old pic my parents had are priceless.
You nailed it. As my parents told me…well off blacks were not treated much better than poor ones..but they were treated better. So if you dressed well, it was assumed you had $$$.
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@@KarineAlourde Can you add Amanda Blake (Miss Kitty from Gunsmoke) to your list? She's another fascinating woman and actress who died way too soon. If I'm not mistaken, she's the first known celebrity to have died from AIDS; though at the time of her death doctors lied to protect her reputation. Considering one of her husbands- a closeted gay man- likely gave it to her, it's sad to think she'd have to bare shame for the diagnosis and her story couldn't be told in full. She was also, at that time, one of the only people on earth to successfully breed cheetahs in captivity and helped contribute to their conservation efforts worldwide by sharing her knowledge with zoos and wildlife sanctuaries. Amanda was a cool a-- woman.
Same sentiments. Thanks Karine for this, at least she lived a long life. Which shows she was ok with not being apart of that hollywood mess and getting eliminated way too young, and she was still able to leave treasures to be found and admired. A golden sophisticated lady, beautiful black queen
Beautiful woman that can sing , dance and act really well. She’s not just the prettiest woman in Harlem, but one of the prettiest woman of her era period ❤
Wow! This reminds me so much of my grandmother. My grandmother raised me. She was born in 1929. This is her era. This is the embodiment beauty, class, confidence and just a little dash of naughty. Balance! A lost art. 👑 ❤️🔥 🖤 ❤️🔥
Interesting video. Never heard of her before. But please consider the time. A clerical position at a hospital was outstanding for a black woman in that era. My grandmother was very close in age. She and her sisters were maids in North Carolina AND New York. That's just how it was. But they made it better for their children. My mom was the first black hired at her company. She was clerical ( corporate) for over thirty years. This woman caught a break in the movie industry. She remained in Harlem and networked among her people. Very wise in my opinion. She refused to settle for less than what she felt her worth was.
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I learned about the Amazing Francine Everett recently when I saw some old movies she was in. I could not believe that I had never heard of this incredible woman before with this beauty and talent.
Many years back I watched every black produced and directed movie I could get my hands on from the 20s, 30s and 40s...I never forget Francine Everett for her staring role in Dirty Gertie from Harlem USA (in fact, whenever I hear the term Dirty Gertie, I think of her)....she was "something" as my Dad used to say.
She didn't fail she sang from her heart and her heart was full. It be her own heart that was a star she always be a star in song in heart. For who she was.
It’s crazy that these films aren’t available to stream. It’s almost like suppression. I’m glad these films were released during this period because representation is important in all areas! Thanks for the video!!!
It's triumphant that you are allowing to help her have her flowers. It's important amd what you do amd how you help represent is a talent. We thank you.
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First off... Thank you for honoring this unsung LEGEND, Ms. Francine Everett! Yes, its sad how she never advanced further in her perspective career as a Hollywood actress.... HOWEVER, it's WONDERFUL how through her efforts, she pushed the needle even further for other black actresses that came behind her. I honestly don't look at her life as being sad... I'm GRATEFUL for the sacrifices she made for the CULTURE. It is because of her crawling... MANY RAN and continue to this day to stand on her shoulders. WE THANK YOU MS. FRANCINE EVERETT and from this day forward we will continue to speak your name!!!!!
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Paula Patton portrayed her as Angel in Idlewild, but they didn't tell the whole true story, she wasn't shot like Angel was in the movie, somebody else took that bullet. May she rest in peace, and many other who should've got their flowers, and star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame.
The 30's and 40's is my favorite film era! My favorite film of all time is Devil in a Blue Dress. Thank you for turning us on to this actress and this movie. (dirty gertie)
She didn't sell out 👏🏾... I'm just so glad she and many other unknown black excellence are getting their 🌹💐 thru Karine. Thanks sis for your hard work! Btw, I love how you ended the vid with Francine dancing to the rhythm of your bros music 😊
Thank you, for this beautiful story! She was a woman a head of her time. She has left her mark, a beautiful shining star. There was nothing sad about her life. She makes me proud! We are awesome, black women that is. Hollywood was not good enough for her.
You're Style of narration is so beautiful. Your tribute to the artist is very complimentary and showcases their talent and contributions, while also uncovering their obstacles of the time. It's a warm, interesting history lesson. Thanks for shining this light on these poignant past stars.
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Great Video!! I wonder if "Francine Everett's" likeness was depicted in Bill Dukes Film "Hoodlum"? In the film, Vanessa Williams played a beautiful Nurse in Harlem, who's name was "Francine"...Known for her beauty in and around Harlem, she later had a romance with Bumpy Johnson aka Laurence Fishburne.
Omg how ironic I was just watching your Jay Z and Jaguar Wright video 👀 this is beyond a coincidence 🥂 but that’s a good point. I’m going to look into it. Vanessa Williams does have similar features to her.
Wow!! What an absolute stunning beauty!! A tremendous all around talent! Singer, dancer, and actress. A certified triple threat! Salute to the MAGNIFICENT Francine Everett!!!
Thank you for covering this late actress and other black actresses who were beautiful, graceful, and feminine. I promise Hollywood strives to show black women as anything but that.
Her Spirit showed up to me via your video! Thank you for being you cause this was for me on a spiritual level for my next level growth! I will honor her name! What such an inspiration!🤩
I was first introduced to her on a clip that the video started with on Instagram. I just love old films and it's so hard to find black centered movies let alone prominent black actresses. I'm so glad you're doing the video on her.
All of the botched, cosmetic surgery, shallow-talent celebs of today (Kartrashians, Cardi B., Nicki Minaj, Lil Kim, Karlie Redd, etc.) and will NEVER come close to the natural beauty, pure talent & class of this beautiful woman, from that era! The multitudes of insecure women of today, waste multi-millions of dollars on cosmetic surgeries & still cannot reproduce such rare, genuine beauty, as this Black Queen, Francine Everette. 👑💎💐🔥
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@@erichughes8723That beauty is not timeless. Name on outstanding hig yellow woman that is admired today For beauty or brains. Certainly not in Hollywood Look at your local newscasters Most do not look like this woman. Kamala Harris even though she is too old to be a standard now I do not know what standard you are referring to. Unless this look is your preference
@@sadiestewart7610 Sade, Coretta Scott King, Rosa Parks, Vanessa Williams Sallie Richardson, Soledad O'Brian, Florence Griffin, Pam Grier, Lena Horne, the lady that hidden figures is about is light skinned and brilliant, her name is Katherine ❤ No one has control over how they look when they are born and just as there's nothing wrong with being dark skinned there's nothing wrong with being lighter skinned either..... The crimes of colorism are committed by both sides of the spectrum and they are both equally toxic and evil.
I found her movie "Dirty Gertie" and "Big Timers" on Amazon prime. Thank you for the video, I had to process it because I had a lot of emotion hearing how she was none. Not surprised it just hurts to hear and see what happened to another one of us again and again.
She is picture perfect. Gorgeous, graceful and talented. There are so many untold stories of beautiful and handsome people of color that have never been told and will never be known. They didn't fit the Hollywood narrative being pushed about the people they represented. They were much too good looking, well spoken and intelligent to find a place in the national film world. Thank you for sharing this.
hey friend! i think the story you are telling about her doesn’t Sound sad/tragic at all! it sounds like she made an excellent choice to avoid Hollywood and avoid the sacrifices she would have to make for white acceptance. It sounds like she made some really dope choices for happiness i.e. being with your family, maintaining her dignity and honoring black folks through her art! thanks for the story!!
She was a living piece of artwork...Absolutely Gorgeous...Black American Beautiful...Thank You so much for this video...I am ashamed that I have never heard of her before...
Thank you so much for posting this!, I have never heard of Francine Everett, I bet there are so much more that have been passed up and forgotten. There should be a biopic, they've done more then enough about Marilyn Monroe. What a stunning woman!.
Great video! I don’t see her life as sad or little. She lived her life on her terms and chose not to lower her standards to take roles she viewed as beneath her. I say a life well lived.
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I’m from Harlem and never heard of her! thanks for sharing!! She was beautiful. And people from Harlem are still very proud 😂😂 you can’t tell us nothing!! I don’t think her story is sad. She chose to remain in Harlem for a reason. She didn’t want to go to Hollywood. Not everyone needs to be rich & famous. That life comes with so much.
Wow! Thank you Karine. I had never heard of this lady before, but I immediately feel a connection to her and now I’m completely enthralled. I can’t get over how flawless her face was, and with such a beautiful bird-like voice and graceful demeanour she really seemed the epitome of elegance. About to watch her movie now.
All I can say is WOW. I hadn't heard of her before but I am taken by not only her obvious outward Beauty but more so an inward glow that comes through in every scene of her on screen. As with other folks' commentary, I am glad that she forsook the evils of Hollywood and remained faithful to her People.
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Thank you so very much for this. And although it is sad that she did not reach the full potential that she should’ve, I think we have to give her credit because she stood up for what she believed, and made a decision not to be degraded by Hollywood so that in the in itself makes her successful as a human being .
Thank you for this! I love film and ran across Dirty Gertie a while back. Francine Everett's essence just jumped off the screen. Her talent and beauty was obvious. As you stated it is ashamed that she was not allowed the opprotunities to become the star she should have been. So much talent unrecognized over the years.
Thank you for this post. She is truly one of the most beautiful women I've ever seen. Although there were clearly tragic injustices that impinged on her professional success, we do no know that her life was unsatisfying for her. Thank you for this and all your wonderful content.
THANK YOU KARINE ALOURDE, FOR SHOWING THIS VERY TALENTED BEAUTIFUL BLACK ACTRESS FRANCINE EVERETT SHE WAS AN AMAZING PERSON WHO SHOWED GRACE DURING HER ERA, AND MAY SHE FOREVER SHINE AMONG THE GREAT BLACK ACTRESSES!!😊
There's nothing Sad or Tragic about how this woman's life went she showed pride, strength and stood for the cause that she felt strong about it's amazing how individuals dance around these facts, talk about these facts but still try to convince the viewers that her life was tragic because her career didn't turn out to what they define success as when she was triumphant in her life by living it they way she felt was right so let me she she was victorious in a acting career during prejudice and racial time, took care of her family and still spoke to the young coming up in that business...To me that sounds like a winner all away around the board these woman these days can't hold a candle to this caliber woman because that generation done all the hard work for you So step your moral game up in your life because YOUR Life might turn out TRAGIC. PEACE
Wow, what a gorgeous woman! I think Aida Overton Walker is another actress who deserved more recognition for non-stereotypical roles but she died so young unfortunately.
Thank you for sharing this. I appreciate black classic cinema. I appreciate learning about Francine Everett, as I see she was very beautiful, talented, and confident.
Just a suggestion...please if you will make a playlist of the race films you have found here so we may play them as we get time. Add on the ones you know of but have to REALLY dig to find & that would help MUCHO. Thanks for doing vids on these rare jewels. I knew about that genre as a child, but as you say finding them almost impossible.
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Can u please do one on Fredi Washington. Who did the Imitaton of Life, the first one. I love how you tell the stories. My mother introduced to movies of 30, 40. when I was 10. I am 65 now and still watch these movies.
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The term Black American's is a better suit the term AA can be used by.....anybody coming out of africa. we are our own ethnic group....great content and good video new subscriber here!
@@LindaMcCoy-n5p Love it
@@LindaMcCoy-n5p Even if you use AA day still seem to jump on it, l u Melanin, at times, but that get a lil flip as well but it's a lil diff. I know black came out the civil rights era when no one wanted to claim it but dah disporia but not sure who first draw it up...tapped dance their...the prob may not be as big as the situation but l think cousins can be honest bout their neopolictical demographic situation...AAz did resist and died and perish and some r in j ailed right now, day c a n show some respect
I dont see anything to be sad about. Just because she wasn’t recognized by Hollywood is not a sad ending. She didnt sell her soul. She lived a life of integrity. She married twice so she had that experience as well, then lived a long healthy life. That’s commendable
It is sad because they couldn’t look past her skin color and see her talent. That’s the same thing black women face to this day. You can’t look past our skin color you wanna stereotype us into certain roles when we are much more than a stereotype you trying to box us in a box and say this is who we are and that is not who we are even to the state and the black woman is basically the little sidekick but when you look close, still playing sidekick Mami rolls or make sure she plays down her beauty, not upstage white actress
She chose to live her life on her own terms and did not care to put up with messy Hollyweird. She loved her people and her people loved her back and she dedicated her Art to them. She then surrounded herself with and served the community that she loved the most. She discovered early that Hollywood was not a standard that anyone needed to live up to. Sounds like a life well lived to me.
What a lovely comment. 🌹
Yes
Bingo! 🎯
Co-sign…. And to do it way back then she was definitely brave 👍🏽
I so agree.
I'm 51. Black. Went to an HBCU. Am an avid reader of AfAm Studies. A self-described cinephile. How in the HELL have I never heard of this woman?!?!?!?!?! It's a crime.
Same!
@@mrskelly5971 I went to an HBCU definitely.
It truly is
I would love for BET to bring back movies featuring her and other black actors of this era
I'm 68 and in the same boat as you. It's a crying shame.
This sister was VICTORIOUS because she was UNCOMPROMISING and was intuitive enough to know that taking the wrong roles would shame her people and ruin impressionable black girls through Hollywood's agenda. She would be ashamed of the artist today doing ANYTHING for money. Her legacy is extremely respected. Rest in paradise sister.
You Nailed 💅
Thank you for remembering Francine Everett but why "sad"? She was wonderful and a cultural gem! She made her mark and lived her life on her terms. She lived to a ripe old age, as she honored her mother. Celebrate her in positivity, as she would have wanted.
Thank you ❤
I agree 100%.!! I do not see any sadness to her story! She was a bright and beautiful star! She stuck to her standards and expressed her talents. She loved again after losing her first husband, then gave attention and care to her mother. She built relationships at the hospital and got a job offer. Then was blessed to have others care for her at a nursing home to the time of her death. She ought to be celebrated. No suggestion of sadness is relevant or necessary. What a beautiful, talented woman!
@@anilaclarke totally agree
I agree.
@@anilaclarke that is nice to hear
I worked with this beautiful lady in her later years at Harlem Hospital until I went on to further my education. She was still beautiful then. She told me about her movie career and beginnings at the Cotton Club. I always wondered what happened to her. Thank you for this video. She deserves the tribute.
Wow 👌 😍
I worked as a Candy Striper in Harlem when I was in H.S. I never got to know any older patients, unfortunately.
@@TheLoveweaver She was working herself at the time, she hadn't retired yet. She was very well put together everyday, always sharp.
That is so incredible!!!! You are so fortunate.❤
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This is my first of every hearing of her. She was beautiful!
TOO BAD THIS YOUNGER BLACK GENERATION OF WOMEN DON'T COME EVEN CLOSE TO THESE NATURAL BLACK WOMEN WITH NOOOOO PLASTIC SURGERY
@@orientatedyxna6456 marilyn monroe WASN'T even close to these BLACK beauties at that time
@@Rue100 Sad part about is I don't see us progressing better anytime soon. There is a cultural rot that's plaguing our race and it's got us in a gridlock or a stupor right now.
@@Ms.RatherUnique AGREED...THESE YOUNGER GENERATION OF BLACK AMERICANS ARE SOOOOOO F-UP AND LOST THEIR TOO FAR GONE TO BE HELPED
Me too!
Not getting married or having kids does not mean that someone lived a sad life. There is so many other fulfillments in life.
i agree..am a mother of 5 adults but always get sad when others feel that's what make someone ' whole'.. lol, the world will not depopulate because obviously everyone have their OWN journeys ..woman and/or feminine energies carry a nurturing /caring / "motherly" spirit anyway , so it may come in other forms of continuing ones legacy ..causes ,foundations, and this nice mini doc for example 😊
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She died in a nursing home idiot. It doesn't get any sadder than that
Big facts ppl fail to realize that we have our own mind we do what we want . Marriage is a choice being a mother is a choice unless rapped and you choose to keep the bby.
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She wasn't just the most beautiful woman in harlem. The reason why she never made in big despite clearly being talented is because she never sold herself out and stuck to her principles. Which is to be more respected than anything. Too many times even today our artist sellout for the fame and money and end up degrading themselves and our race. Respect to this gorgeous Daughter of Zion and to you for bringing her to light!
THANK YOU!!!!!!
Never sold herself out to whom?
@gtawebdesignseoexpert4536 Herself and her principles she set for herself as an artist according to the narrator.
@@gtawebdesignseoexpert4536 to the elitt
She was my idea of success.
Please note Serving at Harlem Hospital is like being a service officer giving your presence to the community in uncountable ways and measures. Her work in Harlem must be highlighted as an achievement and a contribution! Plus, Harlem was her home. It was customary to have many great legends retire, live, work and socialize in Harlem. I know this firsthand! I have lived my life for and in Harlem!
I found this story so good! I’m glad she escaped the darkness of Hollywood and lived until 84 presumabLy a life that was not filled with drugs. So no, I’m not sad that we did not know much about her personal life. More stars could benefit from this
A life filled with drugs? Are you okay?
@@chicnoir29 hahaha typo!!! Meant that wasn’t filled with drugs ahahah
@@princejarmajesty5358 - Oh okay thanks for clarifying.
Absolutely lived what sounds like a wonderful life.
Just because everyone hasn't heard of her has nothing to do with whether she was a successful person.
What does that matter.
We are so sick that we believe if they weren't a celebrity
"Media Made"
That the life wasn't worth as much.
I keep hoping that we
Will overcome that attitude.
If you watch America's got TALENT
you realize that talent is all over the place.
It is not as special as we pretend.
Any of those folk could have been made stars if they were in the right place at the right time
There is very little unique talent
@SADIE STEWART You seem to have missed the point being made. What is sad is that the era in which she lived there was simply a lack of opportunities to more fully express her talent - whether her talent was special or not - without compromising herself.
Many of the Black entertainers from that era died without anyone knowing of them. It makes me sad, but their stories are finally being discovered. Thank you for doing a film on her. Bravo 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💖💖💖
I KNOW THATS CRAZY. TO ME.
Most people die without being known all over the place. So what?
People knew of them at the time it’s just that the new generation of people didn’t know them , you have to keep in mind that time passes and new people come along in the entertainment business .
There are many beautiful people that never even got filmed keep things in perspective .
If she had married and had children which would result in grandchildren etc, she would have been known by those who loved her. Sacrificing family for a career results in loneliness and emptiness. She made her choice. It had NOTHING to do with the segregation of that time. God bless.
@@ulrichhille5241 Hello, IMO more Blacks have been Duped by the entertainment industry as the powers to be planned it that way. Performing is okay but Building and leading takes precedence... 🙄
The African American celebrities of the Harlem Renaissance would be shocked at the way our current AA celebrities move now. There is definitely a lack of pride now and I’m not sure where the transition happened and how the bar got lower
I agree but celebrities in general have lost that certain class the golden age era had. There’s no more glamour or pride 😢
Because nowadays, you're only as relevant as your latest scandal. Unfortunately talent takes a backseat.
@@kathiaserrano7740 tell it 💯💯
@@KarineAlourdeI am an absolute HUGE fan of the class and poise of this era in general. So, I found on another video that in that time frame, "finishing, charm, and acting schools" were popular for women and men who wanted to go into entertainment and fashion. Many entered as teenagers and learned how to stand, talk, walk, enter a room, and adorn themselves to accentuate their best features. Madame Ophelia Devore-Mitchell, a former model, was the owner of one of these schools. Diahann Carrol and Cicely Tyson were some of her first students.
I was thinking the same thing, I've been binge watching so many of these race movies for the past one month. And the talents the artistry,
and the musical genius of jazz is incredible. I've been looking at a lot of Oscar Micheaux movies. He has a lot of Little jazz numbers in his movies.
Made me extremely curious about all the other jazz movies,
I watched cab calloway's jitterbug party short film over and over and over and over again.
Seeing so many people that I recognize from other things.
Lena horn is in it. Ethel Moses is in it.
I started watching other movies.. Moon over harlem.
Paradise in harlem. Murder in harlem.
1947 boy with a girl with Sheila guyse,
looking ah so beautiful.
I wish I can go back into those days and just listen to the music. I wouldn't care about Jim crow. Because I'll be insulated with inside my community.
As much as I disagree with Akon on how he expressed himself..
There is some truth to it.
We've lost our touch,
we've lost our magic..
We (Afeo-Americans)
created American music.
From ragtime music,
jazz, blues, rock and roll,
gospel, disco, hip hop to house music.
And after 100 years of creating all of these great musical genres. We've become talentless...
I go on youtube, and I see white people doing Lindy Hop competitions. All over the world. And they are pretty good at it. I almost never see black people doing both dances. It's very sad, because in the 1947 movie boy what a girl. It's a great lady hop scene and I love watching over and over again. And the same thing with hellzapoppin..
But now, I look at our talent today..
our music.
I just shake my hair
First of all thank you for bringing Ms. Everett's story to light. Second, I don't see her life as so sad b/c she didn't make it to or in Hollywood. She did what she wanted to do in her sphere, even working those clerical jobs later in life. And because of you, we know of her now and her accomplishments. Who knows, Hollywood may have corrupted her and then you would be telling us maybe about how she died of a drug overdose, or something else tragic I was impressed with all she and her comrades accomplished during much opposition to people of color. She lived longer than most and was able to afford to be in a nursing home, not having family to care for her. Again, thanks for sharing this uplifting story!
She’s so strikingly beautiful and such a talent. She deserves her flowers and would love to see a documentary about her life.
Please keep educating us. I have never heard of these beautiful black women.
Me either these women so beautiful and good actresses
Never heard of her. But she was a beauty. Thanks for the story . Only on You Tube
Mixed race, not black.
@@dano3211 If you say so
@@LaReginaPatrizia
You know good and damn well that's not a real black woman and I'm not gonna pretend with you that she is
My god she literally looks like a Disney Princess…
Seriously, a siren from an age before Botox and nip/tucks.
The Disney princesses look like her rather!
She’s probably the inspiration of one. You know how they do.
I don’t see it! Sorry Not Sorry! I see common girl
She definitely does from a
different era.
There is nothing sad about this Beautiful woman's story! She lived her life with dignity and did not compromise herself for Hollywood! Compared to the life story of Judy Garland who got addicted to Alcohol and drugs, Mental breakdowns, Failed relationships and being molested and dying at the early age of 47! This woman Francine Everett lived a full and wonderful life to the age of 84! And i am pretty sure she has no regrets of being involved in racist weird ass Hollywood!
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I agree. And we all die alone, ultimately.
Yes
So true,
You’ve missed the historical context.
Believe me she wasn't by herself, she lived life helping others..We tend to put value on what career a person has not on how they helped others...Some don't need a light shine on them, because they are truly a STAR.
She is so beautiful and I love how she had pride and refused to be dumbed down for Hollywood like the rest of Hollywood's tokens of today. She lived a peaceful life she was still famous not infamous 💜🙏🏽
What is it about women of this era? They're beautiful and strong - truly an extraordinary time.
I asked my mom what products did they use in their hair because it seem like everyone's hair was healthy and shiny.
YES INDEED!!! 💯 Such elegance and grace ✨
Class and feminism .
My favorite thing about women of these eras is that they were fed up, forward, and fierce...all with charm and smile! I'm fed up but with a deep frown 😆
I am feeling in awe after enjoying watching these videos about these elegant but beautiful actresses back in the 1930s,1940s and 1950s. 😍
It really wasn't that sad of an ending, she was able to get up every morning and work at a hospital that served so many in Harlem, which I'm sure gave her purpose and I'm sure she had friends and acquaintancesis to fill her life.
I agree I tried to say the thing but someone said I was projecting 🥰. who are we to judge how one’s life should end ?! It’s a life!
@@nattyrocberryshe probably didn’t want a man! 😂
@@ALuxeLife she was luckier than some like Judy Garland & Billy Holiday who chose selfish bastards as partners.
@@ALuxeLife RIGHT! Sisters Sarah & Bessie Delaney were beautiful & successful Black women who lived to be 104 & 109 yrs old. Originally from North Carolina, they moved to Harlem as young women. Sarah was the 1st Black woman to teach high school domestic science in the NYC public schools. Bessie was the 2nd Black woman licensed to practice dentistry in NY state. When asked the secret to living long, they said it was because they didn't have husbands to worry them to death. 😁
@@misst3016 One of the sisters did married but didn't have any children. It is better to marry and have your very own offspring to carry on your legacy.
All the women are classy from that era. Thank you for this presentation.
It sounds like Francine lived life on her terms. Praises to her for declining roles that were unacceptable to her. This video is great!💃🏾❤️
I gotta learn more! Not only was she from NC but she’s a total icon for not falling for Hollywood’s BS!
It seems that back in those days, women and men dressed so well, you couldn't tell if they were rich or poor. I'm 65 and the old pic my parents had are priceless.
Everyone goes casual for almost everything nowadays. Back then, people dressed nice just to go to the corner store. 😊
You nailed it. As my parents told me…well off blacks were not treated much better than poor ones..but they were treated better. So if you dressed well, it was assumed you had $$$.
Being a Black woman is so top tier 🖤. Thank you for sharing your research on “unsung” Black women in music and the arts.
I wish she did even more. But I’m happy she’s doing some that we don’t even know about and highlighting them!
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Love your fro❤
@@DieselDog1982 it means black women are high quality women.
@@chuckscott4661 husband's are overrated
This is a history lesson 🖤 thank you she was gorgeous
Yes. She was.💕
Thank you so much for posting this..I've never heard of her before she was very beautiful and talented
What a beautiful lady. It’s heartbreaking that she didn’t get the recognition she deserved. May she RIP.
Back then so many black actresses and actors that didn’t get Recognition that they deserve and as they should ❤️
You introduce me to so many fascinating women I'd otherwise never hear about. Thanks Karine!!
My pleasure always ❤
@@KarineAlourde Can you add Amanda Blake (Miss Kitty from Gunsmoke) to your list? She's another fascinating woman and actress who died way too soon. If I'm not mistaken, she's the first known celebrity to have died from AIDS; though at the time of her death doctors lied to protect her reputation. Considering one of her husbands- a closeted gay man- likely gave it to her, it's sad to think she'd have to bare shame for the diagnosis and her story couldn't be told in full. She was also, at that time, one of the only people on earth to successfully breed cheetahs in captivity and helped contribute to their conservation efforts worldwide by sharing her knowledge with zoos and wildlife sanctuaries. Amanda was a cool a-- woman.
Same sentiments. Thanks Karine for this, at least she lived a long life. Which shows she was ok with not being apart of that hollywood mess and getting eliminated way too young, and she was still able to leave treasures to be found and admired. A golden sophisticated lady, beautiful black queen
She was indeed beautiful!
She was beautiful
Beautiful woman that can sing , dance and act really well. She’s not just the prettiest woman in Harlem, but one of the prettiest woman of her era period ❤
Wow! This reminds me so much of my grandmother. My grandmother raised me. She was born in 1929. This is her era. This is the embodiment beauty, class, confidence and just a little dash of naughty. Balance! A lost art.
👑 ❤️🔥 🖤 ❤️🔥
Interesting video. Never heard of her before. But please consider the time. A clerical position at a hospital was outstanding for a black woman in that era. My grandmother was very close in age. She and her sisters were maids in North Carolina AND New York. That's just how it was. But they made it better for their children. My mom was the first black hired at her company. She was clerical ( corporate) for over thirty years. This woman caught a break in the movie industry. She remained in Harlem and networked among her people. Very wise in my opinion. She refused to settle for less than what she felt her worth was.
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What's sad is that people love to look down on other's personal choices.
I learned about the Amazing Francine Everett recently when I saw some old movies she was in. I could not believe that I had never heard of this incredible woman before with this beauty and talent.
I actually watched this movie and was lost for words. Her beauty, boldness and voice was captivating 💯👏🏾🤩🙌🏾
Many years back I watched every black produced and directed movie I could get my hands on from the 20s, 30s and 40s...I never forget Francine Everett for her staring role in Dirty Gertie from Harlem USA (in fact, whenever I hear the term Dirty Gertie, I think of her)....she was "something" as my Dad used to say.
She didn't fail she sang from her heart and her heart was full. It be her own heart that was a star she always be a star in song in heart. For who she was.
It’s crazy that these films aren’t available to stream. It’s almost like suppression. I’m glad these films were released during this period because representation is important in all areas! Thanks for the video!!!
Amazon Prime has them
@@sheranda77 thank you! I’m going to check it out!
@@sheranda77 what do you search on Amazon prime to see them ?
@@deelove9375 You can search her name or "Dirty Gerty from Harlem"
@@sheranda77 thank you
It's triumphant that you are allowing to help her have her flowers. It's important amd what you do amd how you help represent is a talent. We thank you.
She was a stunning woman!!! Pay homage to the greats❤
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I never heard of her before, she is gorgeous and has a fantastic voice. Her smile is amazing.
Women from this era had something: their voices , their gestures , their smiles and attitude 😘
First off... Thank you for honoring this unsung LEGEND, Ms. Francine Everett! Yes, its sad how she never advanced further in her perspective career as a Hollywood actress.... HOWEVER, it's WONDERFUL how through her efforts, she pushed the needle even further for other black actresses that came behind her. I honestly don't look at her life as being sad... I'm GRATEFUL for the sacrifices she made for the CULTURE. It is because of her crawling... MANY RAN and continue to this day to stand on her shoulders. WE THANK YOU MS. FRANCINE EVERETT and from this day forward we will continue to speak your name!!!!!
It’s only sad if you deem Hollywood as the top of the entertainment industry. Not everyone sees it that way.
@@CodyCole80 I agree with you 100%
Thank you for this history! I never heard of her until now. You’re helping to keep her legacy alive. And this music is 🔥🔥🔥
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Omg! How come I've never heard of her? No sellout. Full of pride and beauty. Big respect to her.
Thanks for sharing. I've never heard her story. Truly a black history moment to share with my children and grandchildren.
I never heard of her. She is beautiful! Thank you for bringing her story to light!
Paula Patton portrayed her as Angel in Idlewild, but they didn't tell the whole true story, she wasn't shot like Angel was in the movie, somebody else took that bullet. May she rest in peace, and many other who should've got their flowers, and star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame.
Never knew that. Have to watch it over.
Wow. So Sally B Shelley was the portrayal of a real person. If so the picked the right one. Paula Patton is easy to look at too and talented.
The 30's and 40's is my favorite film era! My favorite film of all time is Devil in a Blue Dress. Thank you for turning us on to this actress and this movie. (dirty gertie)
The book is even better! All of the Easy Rawlins books are good.
Devil in a Blue Dress is my favorite Denzel Washington film. 💙
She didn't sell out 👏🏾... I'm just so glad she and many other unknown black excellence are getting their 🌹💐 thru Karine. Thanks sis for your hard work! Btw, I love how you ended the vid with Francine dancing to the rhythm of your bros music 😊
She was a true natural beauty. Glad she made her mark. 🏆
Thank you, for this beautiful story! She was a woman a head of her time. She has left her mark, a beautiful shining star. There was nothing sad about her life. She makes me proud! We are awesome, black women that is. Hollywood was not good enough for her.
You're Style of narration is so beautiful. Your tribute to the artist is very complimentary and showcases their talent and contributions, while also uncovering their obstacles of the time. It's a warm, interesting history lesson. Thanks for shining this light on these poignant past stars.
Such an endearing comment,,🥰
Thanks for producing and commentary on icons of Black Theatrical Arts. They're telling our stories. Bless you!
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Wow. She’s was such a beauty. Thank you for sharing her legacy. I’ve never heard of her.
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Thank you my sister for caring on Francine Everett's legacy,.. I wouldn't have never have known she existed until I saw this UA-cam.
It's called self-respect and also showing respect and knowing you deserve it in return. Inner beauty makes outward beauty even more outstanding!
Great Video!! I wonder if "Francine Everett's" likeness was depicted in Bill Dukes Film "Hoodlum"? In the film, Vanessa Williams played a beautiful Nurse in Harlem, who's name was "Francine"...Known for her beauty in and around Harlem, she later had a romance with Bumpy Johnson aka Laurence Fishburne.
Great point. Vanessa was beautiful in a Francine Everett sort of way in Hoodlum.
Omg how ironic I was just watching your Jay Z and Jaguar Wright video 👀 this is beyond a coincidence 🥂 but that’s a good point. I’m going to look into it. Vanessa Williams does have similar features to her.
@@KarineAlourde I have mixed feelings about Jaguar yet I think she's very on point about Shawn Carter! 👀
@@KarineAlourde Oh wow that is ironic!! You do great work! Had no idea you knew about my channel. Well, nice to meet you! 🙂
@@danavixen6274 Absolutely!!
Glad you are bringing out beautiful, gorgeous and talented women from the past that didn’t get a chance. SAD END !!
Wow!! What an absolute stunning beauty!! A tremendous all around talent! Singer, dancer, and actress. A certified triple threat! Salute to the MAGNIFICENT Francine Everett!!!
Thank you for covering this late actress and other black actresses who were beautiful, graceful, and feminine. I promise Hollywood strives to show black women as anything but that.
Her Spirit showed up to me via your video! Thank you for being you cause this was for me on a spiritual level for my next level growth! I will honor her name! What such an inspiration!🤩
What a beautiful and talented woman! Thank you for letting us know about her! It's ashamed she was never recognized! 💖💖💖
Love discovering new starlets I’ve never heard of! This era highlighted a sweet coquette type of beauty.👑
IKR! 🥰
Love their Elegant style along with Beauty & Brains just to survive in this Era with all the odds-on negativity towards them
Chances are she died with her integrity. She wasn't willing to do what others' were doing to get ahead in the film industry. May God keep her...salute
Thank you for this! She accomplished everything in my view, her moral code was unbreakable & she was true to herself. Great video.
I was first introduced to her on a clip that the video started with on Instagram. I just love old films and it's so hard to find black centered movies let alone prominent black actresses. I'm so glad you're doing the video on her.
All of the botched, cosmetic surgery, shallow-talent celebs of today (Kartrashians, Cardi B., Nicki Minaj, Lil Kim, Karlie Redd, etc.) and will NEVER come close to the natural beauty, pure talent & class of this beautiful woman, from that era! The multitudes of insecure women of today, waste multi-millions of dollars on cosmetic surgeries & still cannot reproduce such rare, genuine beauty, as this Black Queen, Francine Everette. 👑💎💐🔥
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Timeless beauty!
There are so few black females today who get the roles they deserve, but Viola Davis is one of my favorites.
@@erichughes8723That beauty is not timeless.
Name on outstanding hig yellow woman that is admired today
For beauty or brains.
Certainly not in Hollywood
Look at your local newscasters
Most do not look like this woman.
Kamala Harris even though she is too old to be a standard now
I do not know what standard you are referring to. Unless this look is your preference
@@sadiestewart7610 Sade, Coretta Scott King, Rosa Parks, Vanessa Williams Sallie Richardson, Soledad O'Brian, Florence Griffin, Pam Grier, Lena Horne, the lady that hidden figures is about is light skinned and brilliant, her name is Katherine
❤
No one has control over how they look when they are born and just as there's nothing wrong with being dark skinned there's nothing wrong with being lighter skinned either.....
The crimes of colorism are committed by both sides of the spectrum and they are both equally toxic and evil.
I found her movie "Dirty Gertie" and "Big Timers" on Amazon prime. Thank you for the video, I had to process it because I had a lot of emotion hearing how she was none. Not surprised it just hurts to hear and see what happened to another one of us again and again.
She's simply gorgeous!
She is picture perfect. Gorgeous, graceful and talented. There are so many untold stories of beautiful and handsome people of color that have never been told and will never be known. They didn't fit the Hollywood narrative being pushed about the people they represented. They were much too good looking, well spoken and intelligent to find a place in the national film world. Thank you for sharing this.
hey friend! i think the story you are telling about her doesn’t Sound sad/tragic at all! it sounds like she made an excellent choice to avoid Hollywood and avoid the sacrifices she would have to make for white acceptance. It sounds like she made some really dope choices for happiness i.e. being with your family, maintaining her dignity and honoring black folks through her art! thanks for the story!!
She was a living piece of artwork...Absolutely Gorgeous...Black American Beautiful...Thank You so much for this video...I am ashamed that I have never heard of her before...
Wow 🤩 she’s gorgeous! Never heard of her I’ll definitely check her out thanks for keeping her legacy alive! ❤
Thank you for sharing! She looks like my neice. I love watching these old movies! So sad she died alone that way! Thanks again!
Thank you so much for posting this!, I have never heard of Francine Everett, I bet there are so much more that have been passed up and forgotten. There should be a biopic, they've done more then enough about Marilyn Monroe. What a stunning woman!.
Great video! I don’t see her life as sad or little. She lived her life on her terms and chose not to lower her standards to take roles she viewed as beneath her. I say a life well lived.
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I’m from Harlem and never heard of her! thanks for sharing!! She was beautiful. And people from Harlem are still very proud 😂😂 you can’t tell us nothing!!
I don’t think her story is sad. She chose to remain in Harlem for a reason. She didn’t want to go to Hollywood. Not everyone needs to be rich & famous. That life comes with so much.
Wow! Thank you Karine.
I had never heard of this lady before, but I immediately feel a connection to her and now I’m completely enthralled.
I can’t get over how flawless her face was, and with such a beautiful bird-like voice and graceful demeanour she really seemed the epitome of elegance.
About to watch her movie now.
All I can say is WOW. I hadn't heard of her before but I am taken by not only her obvious outward Beauty but more so an inward glow that comes through in every scene of her on screen. As with other folks' commentary, I am glad that she forsook the evils of Hollywood and remained faithful to her People.
Wow she’s so pretty 😮
She is beautiful and flawless. Talented. Never heard of her.
Thank you for bringing us these beautiful unsung actresses
Wow. I never knew about this actress. Thank you for introducing her to us. Beautiful woman, sad story.
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Thank you so very much for this. And although it is sad that she did not reach the full potential that she should’ve, I think we have to give her credit because she stood up for what she believed, and made a decision not to be degraded by Hollywood so that in the in itself makes her successful as a human being .
Thank you for this! I love film and ran across Dirty Gertie a while back. Francine Everett's essence just jumped off the screen. Her talent and beauty was obvious. As you stated it is ashamed that she was not allowed the opprotunities to become the star she should have been. So much talent unrecognized over the years.
Thank you for this post. She is truly one of the most beautiful women I've ever seen. Although there were clearly tragic injustices that impinged on her professional success, we do no know that her life was unsatisfying for her. Thank you for this and all your wonderful content.
Cause she light skin lmaooo this the reason she left cause people only saw her for her skin color
This is my first time hearing about this queen. May she continue to rest in peace and power. ❤️🙏🏾
THANK YOU KARINE ALOURDE, FOR SHOWING THIS VERY TALENTED BEAUTIFUL BLACK ACTRESS FRANCINE EVERETT SHE WAS AN AMAZING PERSON WHO SHOWED GRACE DURING HER ERA, AND MAY SHE FOREVER SHINE AMONG THE GREAT BLACK ACTRESSES!!😊
She was indeed beautiful. Thanks for sharing. She was right to stand her ground. RIP🕯️🕊️🙏🏾
There's nothing Sad or Tragic about how this woman's life went she showed pride, strength and stood for the cause that she felt strong about it's amazing how individuals dance around these facts, talk about these facts but still try to convince the viewers that her life was tragic because her career didn't turn out to what they define success as when she was triumphant in her life by living it they way she felt was right so let me she she was victorious in a acting career during prejudice and racial time, took care of her family and still spoke to the young coming up in that business...To me that sounds like a winner all away around the board these woman these days can't hold a candle to this caliber woman because that generation done all the hard work for you So step your moral game up in your life because YOUR Life might turn out TRAGIC. PEACE
Wow, what a gorgeous woman! I think Aida Overton Walker is another actress who deserved more recognition for non-stereotypical roles but she died so young unfortunately.
Thank you for sharing this. I appreciate black classic cinema. I appreciate learning about Francine Everett, as I see she was very beautiful, talented, and confident.
Just a suggestion...please if you will make a playlist of the race films you have found here so we may play them as we get time. Add on the ones you know of but have to REALLY dig to find & that would help MUCHO. Thanks for doing vids on these rare jewels. I knew about that genre as a child, but as you say finding them almost impossible.
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I never heard of her before . She is absolutely Beautiful . Thank you for posting this .