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December 17, 1957
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
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Sidney Poitier, Negro stage and screen star, agrees to lead role in Samuel Goldwyn's film 'Porgy and Bess' after initially declining over potential harm to Negroes, now trusting Goldwyn's sensitive approach. (Hollywood, Calif.)
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Stage And Screen Star Will Take Lead Role In Movie "Porgy And Bess"
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. - Negro stage and screen star Sidney Poitier has agreed, for the second time, to play the lead role in Samuel Goldwyn's cinemaversion of "Porgy and Bess.
Poitier turned down a contract for the part last month because "quite possibly the story would be injurious to Negroes." His acceptance was based on his confidence that Mr. Goldwyn, with his characteristic good taste and integrity. will present the property in a sensitive manner," Poitier said.
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. - Negro stage and screen star Sidney Poitier has agreed, for the second time, to play the lead role in Samuel Goldwyn's cinemaversion of "Porgy and Bess.
Poitier turned down a contract for the part last month because "quite possibly the story would be injurious to Negroes." His acceptance was based on his confidence that Mr. Goldwyn, with his characteristic good taste and integrity. will present the property in a sensitive manner," Poitier said.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Sidney Poitier
Porgy And Bess
Movie Role
Racial Concerns
Samuel Goldwyn
What entities or persons were involved?
Sidney Poitier
Samuel Goldwyn
Where did it happen?
Hollywood, Calif.
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Sidney Poitier
Samuel Goldwyn
Location
Hollywood, Calif.
Story Details
Sidney Poitier initially turned down the lead role in the movie version of 'Porgy and Bess' due to concerns it might be injurious to Negroes, but has now agreed to play it, confident that Samuel Goldwyn will present it sensitively.