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SPEAKER_01: Evelyn starred in 16 films. She easily transitioned from silent films to talkies in the 1930s musical Georgia Rose, which was about a black family migrating North. In 1931, Evelyn performed in the film Ladies of the Big House alongside Sylvia Sidney, who was one of the most famous entertainers at the time. Her final role was in Blonde Venus, which starred Marlene Dietrich and Cary Grant. Evelyn's performance was uncredited. Evelyn refused roles that attempted to typecast her and instead continued acting in challenging roles that many black actors at the time were not permitted to play. In 1932, Evelyn gave birth to her daughter, Adeeve. Evelyn suffered from postpartum complications and soon after died of double pneumonia. She was 36 years old. Though her career ended prematurely, Evelyn left her mark on Hollywood and on history. She's remembered as a pioneering actor and singer. Tune in tomorrow for the story of another leading lady. For more on why we're doing what we're doing, check out our Encyclopedia Womanica newsletter, Womanica Weekly. You can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram at Encyclopedia Womanica. And you can follow me directly on Twitter at Jenny M. Kaplan. Special thanks to Liz Kaplan, my favorite sister and co-creator. Talk to you tomorrow. I wanna tell you about a podcast from Wonder Media Network and Kernan Cultures called Al Empire. Al Empire features stories of exceptional Arabs around the world and their journeys to the top. It's co-hosted by two Arab women who aren't afraid to ask intimate and sometimes uncomfortable questions for a deeper understanding of how success actually happens. Guests cover everything from the constant pressure of being a public figure in the age of the internet to finding your voice in a world that doesn't exist. And a world that doesn't seem to welcome it. Hear from some of the most inspiring Arabs, including the Guardian data editor, Mona Shalabi, or podcast godfather, Jad Abumrad of Radiolab. Listen to Al Empire wherever you get your podcasts.
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