Etta Moten
Etta Moten Barnett (November 5, 1901 โ January 2, 2004) was an American actress and contralto vocalist, who was identified with her signature role of "Bess" in Porgy and Bess. She created new roles for African-American women on stage and screen. After her performing career, Barnett was active in Chicago as a major philanthropist and civic activist, raising funds for and supporting cultural, social and church institutions.
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1. A Day at the Races (1937)
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2. Gold Diggers of 1933 (1933)
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3. Flying Down to Rio (1933)
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