Question 1

Which film is often mistakenly called the first black-cast Hollywood film, and what is the actual first?

Accepted Answer

Hallelujah is frequently touted as the first black-cast film produced in Hollywood, but it is predated by Hearts in Dixie (1929).

Question 2

What did King Vidor sacrifice to get Hallelujah approved?

Accepted Answer

King Vidor offered to give up his salary in exchange for profit participation, which convinced Loew's, Inc. chairman Nicholas M. Schenck to approve the project.

Question 3

Who designed the iconic poster for Hallelujah?

Accepted Answer

Al Hirschfeld designed this film's iconic poster.

Question 4

What awards did Hallelujah receive?

Accepted Answer

Hallelujah received an Academy Award in 1930 and a National Board of Review award in 1929.

Question 5

What is the synopsis of Hallelujah?

Accepted Answer

A black laborer turns preacher after accidentally killing a man.

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