Stepin Fetchit Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
STEPIN FETCHIT
Born: May 30, 1902 in Key West, Florida
Died: November 19, 1985 in Woodland Hills, California
Biography
Stepin Fetchit (1902-1985), who debuted in In Old Kentucky (1927), made some 50 films. Born Lincoln Theodore Monroe Andrew Perry, Fetchit had renamed himself before his arrival in Hollywood (in the late 1920s) for a racehorse that won money for him. The first Black actor to receive featured billing in American films, he also composed and wrote the lyrics for the score of One More Spring (1935). Although his screen image is criticized for reinforcing negative stereotypes about Black Americans, Fetchit received a special Image Award from the Hollywood chapter of the NAACP in 1976, and he was elected to the Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame two years later.
1989-The-Show-Boat-Story (Other), 1990-That's-Black-Entertainment (Other), 1950-Harlem-Follies-of-1949 (Performer), 1937-On-the-Avenue (Performer), 1935-The-County-Chairman (Performer), 1934-Bachelor-of-Arts (Performer), 1934-Stand-Up-and-Cheer! (Performer), 1931-The-Prodigal (Performer), 1930-La-fuerza-del-querer (Performer), 1930-Swing-High (Performer), 1930-The-Big-Fight (Performer), 1929-Big-Time (Performer), 1929-Show-Boat (Performer), 1928-The-Tragedy-of-Youth (Performer), 1928-Nameless-Men (Performer), 1928-The-Devil's-Skipper (Performer), 1997-20th-Century-Fox:-The-First-50-Years (Other), 1968-Black-History:-Lost-Stolen,-or-Strayed (Other), 1993-John-Ford (Other), 2004-TV-in-Black:-The-First-Fifty-Years (Other), 1972-Cutter (Performer), 1952-Bend-of-the-River (Performer), 1949-I-Ain't-Gonna-Open-That-Door (Performer), 1945-Big-Timers (Performer), 1936-Dimples (Performer), 1935-The-Virginia-Judge (Performer), 1934-Marie-Galante (Performer), 1934-Carolina (Performer), 1930-A-Tough-Winter (Performer), 1993-Mo'-Funny:-Black-Comedy-in-America (Other), 1975-Brother-Can-You-Spare-a-Dime (Other), 1972-Malcolm-X (Other), 1976-Won-Ton-Ton:-The-Dog-Who-Saved-Hollywood (Performer), 1953-The-Sun-Shines-Bright (Performer), 1946-Baby-Don't-Go-Away-from-Me (Performer), 1939-Zenobia (Performer), 1935-Charlie-Chan-in-Egypt (Performer), 1935-One-More-Spring (Performer), 1935-Helldorado (Performer), 1934-David-Harum (Performer), 1931-The-Galloping-Ghost (Performer), 1930-Cameo-Kirby (Performer), 1929-Salute (Performer), 1929-Fox-Movietone-Follies-of-1929 (Performer), 1929-Hearts-in-Dixie (Performer), 1929-Kid's-Clever (Performer), 1927-In-Old-Kentucky (Performer), 1998-Small-Steps,-Big-Strides:-The-Black-Experience-in-Hollywood (Other), 1970-A.k.a.-Cassius-Clay (Other), 1974-Amazing-Grace (Performer), 1948-Miracle-in-Harlem (Performer), 1945-Open-the-Door-Richard (Performer), 1938-His-Exciting-Night (Performer), 1937-Fifty-Roads-to-Town (Performer), 1937-Love-Is-News (Performer), 1936-36-Hours-to-Kill (Performer), 1935-Steamboat-Round-the-Bend (Performer), 1934-Judge-Priest (Performer), 1934-The-World-Moves-On (Performer), 1932-Slow-Poke (Performer), 1931-Neck-and-Neck (Performer), 1931-Wild-Horse (Performer), 1929-Innocents-of-Paris (Performer), 1929-Thru-Different-Eyes (Performer), 1929-The-Ghost-Talks (Performer), 1925/I-The-Mysterious-Stranger (Performer), 1925/I-The-Mysterious-Stranger (in person), 1969-Float-Like-a-Butterfly,-Sting-Like-a-Bee (in person)
Theater Credits
Walk-With-Music - Performer (June 4, 1940 - July 20, 1940)
Style
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STEPIN FETCHIT - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 296039Card signed by Stepin Fetchit in blue ink, showing the signature "Stepin Fetchit". Stepin Fetchit, born Lincoln Theodore Monroe Andrew Perry, was the first Black actor to gain millionaire status and featured in around 50 films, making significant contributions to cinema.Sale Price $115.00
$140.00
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STEPIN FETCHIT - AUTOGRAPH CIRCA 1939 - HFSID 2978Album leaf signed in pencil by Stepin Fetchit, with the signature reading "Stepin Fetchit". Accompanied by a black and white newspaper photograph. Fetchit was the first Black actor to become a millionaire and starred in approximately 50 films.
Price: $160.00
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STEPIN FETCHIT - AUTOGRAPH ENVELOPE SIGNED 08/29/1980 - HFSID 19577Envelope signed by Stepin Fetchit in red ink, addressed to "Rev. & Mrs. F.W. Britton/Mr. & Mrs. Jim Britton/214 Dupont/Pila, PA./19127". Stepin Fetchit was the first Black actor to become a millionaire and had a notable film career.
Sale Price $135.00
$160.00
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STEPIN FETCHIT - AUTOGRAPH LETTER DOUBLE SIGNED 09/22/1982 - HFSID 217842Autograph letter signed by Stepin Fetchit twice, dated September 22, 1982, on Motion Picture and Television Hospital letterhead. The letter contains incoherent text and includes a handwritten date. Fetchit is noted as the first Black millionaire actor in Hollywood.
Price: $300.00
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STEPIN FETCHIT - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 04/02/1935 - HFSID 28210Album leaf signed by Stepin Fetchit in black ink, dated April 2, 1935, addressed to Miss C. Becker, including the quote: "Rest be unto you From Yours busy relaxing at all time, Via Stage & Screen." Fetchit was the first Black actor to become a millionaire.
Price: $180.00
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STEPIN FETCHIT - AUTOGRAPH QUOTATION SIGNED 04/12/1982 - HFSID 156662Index card contains an autograph quotation signed by Stepin Fetchit, reading "April -12-82/To 'Easter"/A 'God' to all we/with full to bury to/every to the/Stepin Fetchit". Stepin Fetchit was the first Black actor to become a millionaire.
Sale Price $150.00
$180.00
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STEPIN FETCHIT - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH 09/08/1980 - HFSID 276627Photograph of Stepin Fetchit, the first Black actor receiving featured billing in American films, is inscribed and signed: "1980/To/Stepin Fetchit/To Mr Gene Hunt/From Sept-8-80". Fetchit, who debuted in In Old Kentucky, made around 50 films.
Price: $380.00
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STEPIN FETCHIT - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH 1980 - HFSID 181316Publicity photograph of Stepin Fetchit, inscribed and signed: "To 1980/From/Wm Kirk/From/Stepin/Fetchit/to/US Army/(Retired)". Fetchit, the first Black actor to become a millionaire, starred in numerous films and received accolades for his contributions to cinema.
Price: $320.00
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STEPIN FETCHIT - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 287819Postcard photograph signed by "Stepin Fetchit" in green ink, showing him with Will Rogers in a still from The County Chairman. The postcard also includes Fetchit's facsimile signature and highlights his significance in film history.
Sale Price $225.00
$280.00
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STEPIN FETCHIT - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 19578Photograph of Stepin Fetchit wearing a suit and tie, signed "Stepin Fetchit". Fetchit, the first Black actor to become a millionaire, debuted in In Old Kentucky (1927) and made around 50 films during his career.
Price: $320.00
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STEPIN FETCHIT - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH 1984 - HFSID 49792Photograph featuring Stepin Fetchit resting with his elbow on his knee, bearing a handwritten inscription reading "1984/From Stepin/Fetchit/and/and/all", signed by the actor known as Stepin Fetchit, originally named Lincoln Theodore Monroe Andrew Perry.
Price: $360.00
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STEPIN FETCHIT - INSCRIBED SIGNATURE - HFSID 77443Index card inscribed by Stepin Fetchit in pencil, reading "To Edmund/From/Stepin Fetchit". Stepin Fetchit, the first Black actor to become a millionaire, is known for his contributions to cinema, including starring in over 50 films.
Price: $160.00
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STEPIN FETCHIT - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 286424Postcard photograph signed by Stepin Fetchit in green ink, depicting him in front of an early TWA airplane. A handwritten note identifies him as "First Coast to Coast Negro Passenger" on a 1929 flight from Hollywood to New York.
Price: $220.00
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STEPIN FETCHIT - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 286425Postcard photo signed by Stepin Fetchit, promoting his show More Music from Music. Fetchit, the first Black actor to become a millionaire and receive featured billing in American films, made approximately 50 films during his career.
Price: $220.00
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STEPIN FETCHIT - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 343229Postcard signed by Stepin Fetchit, showing him smiling by a microphone. It is inscribed with "From/Stepin/Fetchitt" in blue ink. Fetchit, the first African American millionaire actor, is known for his roles in films and contributions to music.
Price: $220.00
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STEPIN FETCHIT - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 343232Postcard signed by Stepin/Fetchitt in green ink, showcasing his involvement in the 1960's civil rights movement. Stepin Fetchit, the first African American millionaire actor, starred in around 50 films and received a special Image Award in 1976.
Price: $220.00
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STEPIN FETCHIT - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 343233Postcard signed by Stepin/Fetchitt in green ink. Stepin Fetchit, the first African American actor to become a millionaire, is known for his role in In Old Kentucky (1927) and for composing One More Spring (1935).
Price: $220.00
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STEPIN FETCHIT - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 343266Postcard signed by Stepin Fetchitt in green ink, showcasing a scene from The County Chairman with Will Rogers. Fetchitt, the first African American millionaire actor, made around 50 films and received a special Image Award from the NAACP.
Price: $220.00
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STEPIN FETCHIT - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 343268Postcard signed by Stepin Fetchit, displaying a still from The Castaway. His name is inscribed in green ink. Fetchit, the first African American millionaire actor, is known for his roles in film and contributions to One More Spring.
Price: $220.00
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STEPIN FETCHIT - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 343269Post card signed by Stepin Fetchit in green ink, displaying photos of other performers from Why the Stars Go Broke. Stepin Fetchit, the first African American millionaire actor, had an influential career in film and music.
Price: $220.00
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STEPIN FETCHIT - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 343270Postcard signed by Stepin Fetchit in green ink, depicting him with Jimmy Stewart in a scene from Bend of the River (1952). Stepin Fetchit, the first African American millionaire actor, is noted for composing and writing lyrics for One More Spring (1935).
Price: $220.00
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STEPIN FETCHIT - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 343271Picture postcard signed by Stepin Fetchit in green ink, associated with the program More Music From Memphis and depicting him with Danny Thomas. Stepin Fetchit, the first African American millionaire actor, starred in over 50 films.
Sale Price $175.00
$220.00
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STEPIN FETCHIT - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 345242Postcard signed by Stepin Fetchitt in green ink, depicting a still from Judge Priest. Fetchit, the first African American actor to achieve millionaire status, is known for his role in In Old Kentucky and received a special Image Award in 1976.
Sale Price $175.00
$220.00
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STEPIN FETCHIT - PRINTED PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED IN INK - HFSID 343275Photograph signed by Stepin Fetchit, featuring his name in green ink as "Stepin/Fetchit" for the program Bend in the River, showing him with Chubby Johnson. Fetchit was the first African American actor to achieve significant success in Hollywood.
Sale Price $175.00
$220.00
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STEPIN FETCHIT - PRINTED PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED IN INK - HFSID 286426Photograph signed in ink: "Stepin/Fetchit", depicting Stepin Fetchit ringside with Robert Goulet at the 1965 Clay-Liston fight. The verso includes a printed composite photo of Fetchit with Muhammad Ali. Fetchit was the first Black actor to achieve millionaire status.
Price: $220.00
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JOHN RAITT - INSCRIBED ORIGINAL ART SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 298453Portrait of Stepin Fetchit, drawn by John Raitt, is inscribed and signed by both artists. The inscription reads, "J.R./To/John/Best/From/Stepin Fetchit", with Raitt's signature as "JRaitt." This original art showcases significant historical figures.
Price: $180.00
