Studio portrait of James B. Lowe. James B. Lowe’s acting career included three Hollywood productions during the 1920’s, including The Demon Rider (1925) and Blue Blazes (1926). He is best known for the lead role in Uncle Tom’s Cabin (1927), directed by Harry Pollard. Other than Paul Robeson, Lowe was the only African American actor to play the lead in a Hollywood film with white actors in the lesser roles. As portrayed by Lowe, Uncle Tom is doggedly devoted to Little Eva, his white master’s daughter, and thus is a conventional character, but Lowe’s own charisma added a new dimension to the role. Lowe was active in the African American community, staring in stage productions and headlining social functions and events. Written on back of photo: James D. Lowe, actor.
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African American actors Civic leaders Lowe, James B., 1879-1963
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