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Onest Conley Filmography

ActorBORN 1906EVANSTON5 FILMS IN DB

OnestConley

Known for Acting · Racing Luck, The Thoroughbred, Vengeance

5
FILMS IN DB
$128
TOTAL VALUE
2
PRICED
$64
AVG VALUE
OTHER
BEST FORMAT
💎
RAREST RELEASE
Diamond Handcuffs
~$110 · OTHER · 1928
📈
MOST VALUABLE
Racing Luck
$18 · Est. market value

BIOGRAPHY

Onest Conley, born in Evanston, Illinois, was a notable figure in early Hollywood, emerging from a family steeped in the performing arts. His career began with a minor role in the 1926 film The Dixie Merchant, but it was his performance in the 1930 classic The Thoroughbred, where he portrayed Ham Tolliver alongside his mother, Madame Sul-Te-Wan, that cemented his place in film history. Collectors are particularly drawn to this title due to its significance in showcasing African-American talent during a challenging era for representation. Conley's work in the 1933 blockbuster King Kong, where he appeared as a "warrior" alongside his brother Odel, further added to his collectible cachet, as this film remains a cornerstone of cinematic history. His later roles in This Day and Age and Racing Luck continued to highlight his versatility, though he faced industry limitations as an African-American actor of the time. Today, collectors seek out Conley's films not just for their rarity, but to honor the legacy of an artist who navigated the complex landscape of early 20th-century cinema.

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