Butterfly McQueen: What a Character!
Known for her distinctive voice and comedic performances, Thelma “Butterfly” McQueen cemented her legacy in Hollywood when she starred as Prissy in Gond With the Wind (1939). Despite her talent, McQueen’s career was marred with racial prejudice and contempt at her portrayal of Prissy. Nevertheless, this actress left an indelible mark on Hollywood throughout the 1940s and is a staple in understanding the evolution of Black representation on screen. -- Look for these films on Watch TCM at http://tcm.com/watch. Connect with Turner Classic Movies: Visit TCM WEBSITE: http://myt.cm/TCMwebsite Follow TCM on INSTAGRAM: http://myt.cm/TCMinstagram Like TCM on FACEBOOK: http://myt.cm/TCMfacebook Follow TCM on TWITTER: http://myt.cm/TCMtwitter Subscribe now to watch more classic film content from TCM http://spr.ly/6017cTBT
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