The Flying Ace, 1926
THF732118 / The Flying Ace, 1926
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Artifact Overview
In the early 20th century, some independent film studios produced motion pictures for the African American market. Films made by these studios featured all-Black casts and provided actors with positive, non-stereotypical roles. Norman Studios, a white-owned company in Jacksonville, Florida, made several such films during the 1920s. This lobby card advertises its 1926 production of the film The Flying Ace.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Poster
Date Made
1926
Subject Date
circa 1918
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2000.32.36
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 11 in
Width: 13.875 in
Inscriptions
handwritten: MADISON COLORED H. SCHOOL MONDAY NIGHT / SOUND AND TALKING PICTURES
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