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Nina Mae McKinney is a Actor American born on 12 june 1912 at Lancaster (USA)
Nina Mae McKinney (June 13, 1912 – May 3, 1967) was an American actress who worked internationally during the 1930s and in the postwar period in theatre, film and television, after getting her start on Broadway and in Hollywood. Dubbed "The Black Garbo" in Europe because of her striking beauty, McKinney was one of the first African-American film stars in the United States, as well as one of the first African Americans to appear on British television.
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Birth name Nannie Mayme McKinney
Nationality USA
Birth 12 june 1912 at Lancaster (USA)
Death 3 may 1967 (at 54 years) at New York City (USA)
Nationality USA
Birth 12 june 1912 at Lancaster (USA)
Death 3 may 1967 (at 54 years) at New York City (USA)
Nina Mae McKinney (June 13, 1912 – May 3, 1967) was an American actress who worked internationally during the 1930s and in the postwar period in theatre, film and television, after getting her start on Broadway and in Hollywood. Dubbed "The Black Garbo" in Europe because of her striking beauty, McKinney was one of the first African-American film stars in the United States, as well as one of the first African Americans to appear on British television.
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In 1935, McKinney married jazz musician James "Jimmy" Monroe. They divorced in 1938.Best films
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Copper Canyon (1950)
, 1h24Directed by John Farrow, Ray Milland, Hedy Lamarr, Jonathan Latimer
Origin USA
Genres Action, Western
Actors Ray Milland, Hedy Lamarr, Macdonald Carey, James Burke, Mona Freeman, Harry Carey, Jr.
Roles Theresa
Rating60%
A group of copper miners, Southern veterans, are terrorized by local rebel-haters, led by deputy Lane Travis. The miners ask stage sharpshooter Johnny Carter to help them, under the impression that he is the legendary Colonel Desmond. It seems they're wrong; but Johnny's show comes to Coppertown and Johnny romances lovely gambler Lisa Roselle, whom the miners believe is at the center of their troubles.
Pinky (1949)
, 1h42Directed by Elia Kazan, John Ford
Origin USA
Genres Drama
Themes Films about racism, Children's films
Actors Jeanne Crain, Ethel Barrymore, Ethel Waters, Nina Mae McKinney, William Lundigan, Griff Barnett
Roles Rozelia
Rating71%
Pinky Johnson (Jeanne Crain) returns to the South to visit Dicey (Ethel Waters), the illiterate black laundress grandmother who raised her. Pinky confesses to Dicey that she passed for white while studying to be a nurse in the North. She had also fallen in love with white Dr. Thomas Adams (William Lundigan), who knows nothing about her black heritage.
Danger Street (1947)
, 1h8Directed by Lew Landers
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Crime
Actors Jane Withers, Robert Lowery, Bill Edwards, Elaine Riley, Lyle Talbot, Will Wright
Roles Veronica
Rating55%
The Power of the Whistler (1945)
, 1h6Directed by Lew Landers
Origin USA
Genres Crime
Themes Medical-themed films, Films about psychiatry, Films about disabilities
Actors Richard Dix, Janis Carter, Jeff Donnell, Tala Birell, John Abbott, Nina Mae McKinney
Roles Flotilda
Rating62%
Dix plays an amnesiac who learns about his name and past through the help of amateur fortune teller Jean Lang (Janis Carter).
Together Again (1944)
, 1h33Directed by Charles Vidor
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Romance
Actors Irene Dunne, Charles Boyer, Charles Coburn, Mona Freeman, Jerome Courtland, Fern Emmett
Roles Maid in Nightclub Powder Room
Rating66%
Anne Crandall succeeds her husband as mayor of Brookhaven, Vermont, when he dies. She takes her duties as mayor seriously, and after five years of faithful service, her father-in-law, Jonathan Crandall, begins to worry about her health and her social life since she spends most of her waking hours at the office.
Dark Waters (1944)
, 1h30Directed by André de Toth
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller, Noir
Actors Merle Oberon, Franchot Tone, Thomas Mitchell, Fay Bainter, Elisha Cook, Jr., John Qualen
Roles Florella
Rating64%
A shaken survivor of a ship sunk by a submarine travels to her aunt and uncle's Louisiana plantation to recuperate, but her relatives have other ideas.
The Devil's Daughter (1939)
, 52minutesOrigin USA
Genres Drama, Horror
Actors Nina Mae McKinney, Jack Carter, Jack Carter, Francine Larrimore
Roles Isabelle Walton
Rating33%
Sylvia Walton (Ida James) of Harlem inherits a Jamaican banana plantation and returns to manage it. Since her arrival, there's been no sign of her disinherited half-sister Isabelle (Nina Mae McKinney), who ran the plantation until their father's death. But Sylvia, her two rival suitors, and her comic-relief servant Percy are disturbed by the constant, growing sound of drums.
The Lonely Trail (1936)
, 56minutesDirected by Joseph Kane, Bernard McConville, Jack Natteford
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Western
Actors John Wayne, Ann Rutherford, Lloyd Ingraham, Cy Kendall, Bob Kortman, Fred Toones
Roles Dancer (uncredited)
Rating56%
Though he fought for the North in the Civil War, John is asked by the Governor of Texas to get rid of some troublesome carpetbaggers. He enlists the help of Holden before learning that Holden too is plundering the local folk.
Reckless (1935)
, 1h37Directed by Victor Fleming
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy, Musical theatre, Musical, Romance
Themes Films about music and musicians, Musical films
Actors Jean Harlow, William Powell, Franchot Tone, May Robson, Ted Healy, Nat Pendleton
Roles Nina Mae McKinney - Singer
Rating63%
Musical stage star Mona Leslie (Jean Harlow), jailed for reckless driving, is bailed out by her friend, sports promoter and gambler Ned Riley (William Powell), to headline a charity event. However, she finds that all the seats have been bought by wealthy Bob Harrison Jr. (Franchot Tone), president and only member of S.A.M.L. (the Society for the Admiration of Mona Leslie). Mona begins dating Bob, with Ned's approval. Mona's Granny (May Robson) tells Ned that her granddaughter would break it off if he asked her to. Ned is reluctant at first, but eventually buys a wedding ring. However, he is too late.
Sanders of the River (1935)
, 1h38Directed by Zoltan Korda
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Drama, Adventure
Themes Films set in Africa
Actors Leslie Banks, Paul Robeson, Nina Mae McKinney, Martin Walker, Charles Carson, Allan Jeayes
Roles Lilongo
Rating54%
Sanders (Leslie Banks) is a British colonial District Commissioner in Colonial Nigeria. He tries to rule his province fairly, including the various tribes comprising the Peoples of the River. He is regarded with respect by some and with fear by others, among whom he is referred to as "Sandi" and "Lord Sandi". He has an ally in Bosambo, a literate and educated chief (played by the American actor, Paul Robeson).
Blood Money (1933)
, 1h5Directed by Rowland Brown
Origin USA
Genres Crime
Themes Children's films
Actors Judith Anderson, Chick Chandler, George Bancroft, Lucille Ball, Frances Dee, Etienne Girardot
Roles Rebecca, Ruby's maid (uncredited)
Rating66%
L'histoire est celle d'un esclave tortueux libéré sous caution (joué par George Bancroft), de son amante de longue date (Judith Anderson) et d'un femme mondaine à la recherche de sensations fortes qui attire son attention (Frances Dee).
Pie, Pie Blackbird (1932)
, 11minutesDirected by Roy Mack
Origin USA
Genres Musical
Actors Nina Mae McKinney, Fayard Nicholas
Roles Miss Nina
Rating69%
Safe in Hell (1931)
, 1h13Directed by William A. Wellman
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller
Themes Seafaring films, Films about sexuality, Transport films, Erotic films, Films about prostitution, Films based on plays
Actors Dorothy Mackaill, Donald Cook, Ralf Harolde, Morgan Wallace, Ivan F. Simpson, John Wray
Roles Leonie
Rating68%
Gilda Karlson (Dorothy Mackaill) is a New Orleans prostitute. She is accused of murdering Piet Van Saal (Ralf Harolde), the man responsible for ending her life as a secretary and leading her into prostitution. Her old boyfriend, sailor Carl Erickson (Donald Cook), smuggles her to safety on Tortuga, an island in the Caribbean from which she cannot be extradited. On the island, Gilda and Carl get "married" without a clergyman to officiate, and she swears to be faithful to him. After Carl leaves on his ship, Gilda finds herself to be the only white woman in a hotel full of international criminals, all of whom try to seduce her. Especially persistent is Bruno (Morgan Wallace), the island's executioner, who steals the money that Carl sends her, with the hope that she will think that Carl has abandoned her.
They Learned About Women (1930)
, 1h35Directed by Jack Conway, Sam Wood
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Musical
Themes Musical films
Actors Bessie Love, J. C. Nugent, George Davis, Benny Rubin, Tom Dugan, Harry Bernard
Roles Specialty Singer - Harlem Madness
Rating53%
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Hallelujah (1929)
, 1h49Directed by King Vidor
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Musical
Themes Films about music and musicians, Musical films
Actors Nina Mae McKinney, Daniel L. Haynes, Stymie Beard, Clarence Muse, Sam McDaniel
Roles Chick
Rating66%
Sharecroppers Zeke and Spunk Johnson sell their part of the cotton crop for $100. Cheated out of the money by Zeke's girlfriend Chick (16-year-old Nina Mae McKinney), in collusion with her gambling-hustler friends, Spunk is murdered in the ensuing brawl. Zeke runs away and reforms his life, becoming a minister.