Mattie Peters (sometimes credited as Mammy Peters) was an American actress who was active in Hollywood in the 1920s. As a Black actress, few roles were open to her during the silent era, so she often appeared in "mammy" roles.
Biography
According to ''
The California Eagle
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'', Peters started off her life in Chicago, where she worked as a caterer. After relocating to Los Angeles, she began appearing in motion pictures around 1920, although she was hesitant at first due to her Christian values. By the time she arrived in Hollywood, she was a widow with one living son.
Selected filmography
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The Love Mart
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Cast
* Billie Dove as Antoinette Frobelle
* Gilbert Roland ...
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A Six Shootin' Romance
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Plot
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Barbara Frietchie
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The Day of Faith
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A Game Chicken
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