Katherine Moore(I)
- Actress
Katherine Moore appeared in only three films directed and produced by
Spencer Williams - the pioneer Black filmmaker. Not much is known about
her but she was a talent to say the least and anyone who sees her wants
to know more. Katherine Moore appeared in independently produced black
cast films or as they use to be called "race films." These films were
quite popular in the black community. Her performance in these films
was wonderful. Katherine proved to be a natural actress able to adapt
to any role whether it be drama or comedy. She was an extremely
talented woman and had she went to Hollywood, she could have really
been a star. Her best role was in Juke Joint from 1947, about a wild
child who always disobeys her mother, tries to run away to Chicago but
the mother catches her and give her a spanking she never forgets - that
is one of the most memorable scenes. Her natural comedic charm shines
through, you won't stop laughing. But Hollywood or not, she was a fine
actress, and she did get to show her talent on the screen.