Black Gold: A Thrilling Epic of the Oil Fields, 1928

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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 1928 production of the film Black Gold.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Poster

Date Made

1928

Subject Date

1928

Collection Title

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2000.32.30

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: 14 in

Black Gold: A Thrilling Epic of the Oil Fields, 1928