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April 26, 1937
The Times News
Hendersonville, Henderson County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
Lincoln Perry, known as Stepin Fetchit, critically injured in New York car crash on April 25 when tire blew out, causing his auto to hit an elevated railway pillar; he suffered a fractured skull. Born 40 years ago in Key West, Fla.
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STEPIN FETCHIT OF SCREEN FAME SAID CRITICALLY HURT
NEW YORK, April 26. (UP)--Lincoln Perry, negro comedian known to movie theatre audiences as Stepin Fetchit was injured critically when his auto crashed into an elevated railway pillar when a tire blew out here yesterday. Fetchit, famous for his slow-spoken hired man portrayals, suffered a fractured skull. Police said a blowout caused the machine to swerve out of control. The negro was alone. He was born 40 years ago in Key West, Fla., and took his stage name from a race horse.
NEW YORK, April 26. (UP)--Lincoln Perry, negro comedian known to movie theatre audiences as Stepin Fetchit was injured critically when his auto crashed into an elevated railway pillar when a tire blew out here yesterday. Fetchit, famous for his slow-spoken hired man portrayals, suffered a fractured skull. Police said a blowout caused the machine to swerve out of control. The negro was alone. He was born 40 years ago in Key West, Fla., and took his stage name from a race horse.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Stepin Fetchit
Car Crash
Tire Blowout
Fractured Skull
New York
Lincoln Perry
What entities or persons were involved?
Lincoln Perry
Stepin Fetchit
Where did it happen?
New York
Story Details
Key Persons
Lincoln Perry
Stepin Fetchit
Location
New York
Event Date
Yesterday (Reported April 26)
Story Details
Lincoln Perry, known as Stepin Fetchit, was critically injured alone in a car crash in New York when a tire blew out, causing his auto to swerve into an elevated railway pillar; he suffered a fractured skull. Background: born 40 years ago in Key West, Fla., stage name from a race horse, famous for slow-spoken hired man roles.