Madame Sul-Te-Wan
Biography
Madame Sul-Te-Wan works in acting. Born March 7, 1873 in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
24 titles- King Kong (1933) as Native Handmaiden (uncredited)
- Mighty Joe Young (1949) as Young Family Servant (Uncredited)
- The Birth of a Nation (1915) as Black Woman (uncredited)
- Carmen Jones (1954) as Hagar – Carmen's Grandmother (Uncredited)
- Sullivan's Travels (1941) as Church Harmonium Player (Uncredited)
- Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages (1916) as Girl at the Marriage Market (uncredited)
- In Old Chicago (1938) as Hattie
- Hoodoo Ann (1916) as Black Cindy
- The Buccaneer (1958) as Good Luck Charm Vendor
- Thunderbolt (1929) as Bit Role
- Band of Angels (1957) as Flower Vendor (Uncredited)
- Imitation of Life (1934) as Cook (uncredited)
- The Toy Wife (1938) as Eve, a Black Servant (Uncredited)
- So Red the Rose (1935) as Slave (Uncredited)
- Sarah and Son (1930) as Belloc's Maid (Uncredited)
- Ladies They Talk About (1933) as Mustard (uncredited)
- The Story of Seabiscuit (1949) as Libby
- Something of Value (1957) as Midwife (Uncredited)
- Who's Your Father? (1918) as Black Mother (uncredited)
- King of the Zombies (1941) as Tahama
- San Francisco (1936) as Earthquake Survivor (Uncredited)
- Operator 13 (1934) as Slave at Medicine Show ( Uncredited)
- Black Moon (1934) as Ruva
- Tarzan and the Trappers (1958) as Witch Woman
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Madame Sul-Te-Wan best known for?
Madame Sul-Te-Wan is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including King Kong (1933), Bade Achhe Lagte Hain (2011), The Birth of a Nation (1915), Carmen Jones (1954).
When and where was Madame Sul-Te-Wan born?
Madame Sul-Te-Wan was born on March 7, 1873 in Louisville, Kentucky, USA.
How many credits does Madame Sul-Te-Wan have?
Madame Sul-Te-Wan has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1929 to 1958.
What is Madame Sul-Te-Wan's background in cinema and television?
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Madame Sul-Te-Wan (born Nellie Crawford; March 7, 1873 – February 1, 1959) was the first African-American actress to sign a film contract and be a featured performer. She was an American stage, film and television actress for over 50 years. The daughter of former slaves, she bega...
Madame Sul-Te-Wan by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- King Kong (1933) as Native Handmaiden (uncredited) — aged about 60
- Sullivan's Travels (1941) as Church Harmonium Player (Uncredited) — aged about 68
- Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages (1916) as Girl at the Marriage Market (uncredited) — aged about 43
- San Francisco (1936) as Earthquake Survivor (Uncredited) — aged about 63
- The Buccaneer (1958) as Good Luck Charm Vendor — aged about 85
- Band of Angels (1957) as Flower Vendor (Uncredited) — aged about 84
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