Anthony Slide is the author of numerous books, including Silent Players: A Biographical and Autobiographical Study of 100 Silent Film Actors and Actresses and The Encyclopedia of Vaudeville.
"A compelling, overlooked subject.... This book will be welcomed by
scholars of race and silent cinema and by anyone interested in the
intersection of politics and film." -- Cineaste
"In addition to detailed synopses of films, plays, and novels,
Slide chronicles multiple aspects of the making of Dixon's films,
including financing, casting, promotion, and reception. Slide also
provides context that gives the reader a more nuanced understanding
of the world in which Dixon wrote." -- American Literature
"It's a fascinating, renegade life, and Slide tells up as much of
it as we are likely to know." -- Palm Beach Post
"Slide has long had a reputation as one of the most productive and
knowledgeable film historians outside the academy. American Racist,
with its authoritative research and incisive commentary, will only
affirm that standing." -- Matthew H. Bernstein, Film Quarterly
"Slide writes in an easily readable style.... He seems to have
warmed to his subject, yet he doesn't overstress Dixon's virtues or
downplay his shortcomings." -- Charlotte Observer
"Students in film studies, American Literature, ethnic studies, and
southern studies will find value in Slide's book." -- Journal of
American History
"The most comprehensive account available of Dixon's relationship
with motion pictures.... A timely reminder that the use of cinema
to depict history or to openly express political views has a long
and controversial legacy." -- Bowling Green Daily News
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