Greg Jenner
👤 SpeakerAppearances Over Time
Podcast Appearances
But in 1942, she did what every performer with a song in their heart and a dream in their soul does.
And she gets an extraordinary contract for a first time debutante, a seven year gig.
So Lena Horne's debut, MGM debut, is a film called Panama Hattie.
Her films that sort of have stood the test of time, I suppose, would be Stormy Weather and Cabin in the Sky.
Those are the kind of classic early movies that, you know, you can still watch now, I guess.
Those are all black cast or predominantly black cast.
These are films with great stars in all the main roles.
So she's part of a black ensemble.
And you said when we did our preparatory Zoom call, you said something quite shocking.
She would sometimes not be allowed to stand too close to fellow actors so they could physically cut her out of movies.
Desiree, your eyes went very wide there.