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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.
Madame Sul-Te-Wan was born on 7 March 1873 in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. She was an actress, known for Maid of Salem (1937), In Old Chicago (1938) and Safari (1940). She was married to Robert Reed Conley. She died on 1 February 1959 in Hollywood, California, USA.
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- Louisville, Kentucky, USA
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- Hollywood, California, USA
Feb 13, 2020 · Learn about the mysterious and forgotten career of Nellie Wan, who adopted the name Madame Sul-Te-Wan and became the first black actress to sign with a Hollywood studio. Discover how she broke into the film industry, what roles she played, and how she was celebrated in the black press.
Jun 9, 2020 · Learn about the life and career of Madame Sul-Te-Wan, who was born Nellie Conley in Louisville, Kentucky and became one of the first African American actresses in D.W. Griffith's films. She faced racism, poverty, and legal battles in her quest to break into the film industry.
Nellie Conley (1873 - 1959), whose stage name was Madame Sul-Te-Wan, was a pioneering stage and film actor who became one of the most prominent black performers in Hollywood during the silent era, with a career that spanned more then seven decades.
Feb 1, 2012 · Learn about the life and career of Madame Sul-Te-Wan, the first black performer to sign a contract with a major movie studio. She worked with legendary filmmakers and actors, but faced racism and stereotypes in Hollywood.
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Madame Sul-Te-Wan was born on 7 March 1873 in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. She was an actress, known for Maid of Salem (1937), In Old Chicago (1938) and Safari (1940). She was married to Robert Reed Conley.
