Love Stories from the African Diaspora
Here are some of our picks for inclusive Black love stories in film and media. We hope you enjoy these tender love stories and beautiful depictions.
Poppy (1936)
Carny con artist and snake-oil salesman Eustace McGargle tries to stay one step ahead of the sheriff but is completely devoted to his beloved daughter Poppy.
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Carny con artist and snake-oil salesman Eustace McGargle tries to stay one step ahead of the sheriff but is completely devoted to his beloved daughter Poppy.
Rating:NR
Genre:Comedy
Written By:Virginia Van Upp, Waldemar Young
In Theaters:6/17/1936
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Runtime:75 minutes
Studio:Paramount Pictures
Cast
A. Edward Sutherland
Director
W.C. Fields
Eustace McGargle
Rochelle Hudson
Poppy
Richard Cromwell
Billy Farnsworth
Catherine Doucet
Maggi Tubbs DePuizzi
Lynne Overman
Attorney Whiffen
Granville Bates
Mayor Farnsworth
Maude Eburne
Sarah Tucker
Bill Wolfe
Egmont
Adrian Morris
Constable Bowman
Rosalind Keith
Frances Parker
Ralph Remley
Carnival Manager
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