Spencer Williams Jr.--An Unsung Pioneer

Actor, writer, and director Mr. Spencer Williams (sometimes billed as Spencer Williams, Jr.) passed away on this day in 1969.

Mr. Williams is one of the many unsung pioneers of America's entertainment industry. 

Here are three of the films he wrote and/or directed available to us on Youtube:

The Blood of Jesus (1941)

Go Down, Death! (1944)

Dirty Gertie from Harlem U.S.A. (1946)

You may also be able to find a few clips of Mr. Williams' work in the Amos 'n Andy television series.