This copy is inscribed by the author to cinematographer Pernell Y Tyus on the second front blank: "To / Pernell Y Tyus / Best Wishes / Eugene "Pineapple" Jackson / Our Gang Comedies 1924 / 1-10-2000". Laid into the book is another inscription from the author to Pernell on a postcard size stiff sheet dated 1-12-2000: "Pernell / Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! / Here's a little something for your bookshelf / My father turned 83 on Christmas day. / Have a great and fun year / I'm looking forward to working with / you again." (signed) "God Bless / Gene." "Pineapple" became a child star in 1924 with the original Our Gang comedy shorts. The beginning really of a long show biz career that included Vaudeville, film, and television. He also took his band, The Jackson Trio on long country tours. 222 pages with index. Illustrated from photographs. A near fine copy in slick illustrated boards.

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Title: EUGENE "PINEAPPLE" JACKSON. His Own Story
Publisher: McFarland, Jefferson (NC) and London
Publication Date: 1999
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0786405333
ISBN 13: 9780786405336
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: First edition.
Signed: Signed by Author(s)

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At age 6, Eugene Jackson was tap dancing for nickels and dimes on the streets of Los Angeles. Soon after, Jackson landed the role of Pineapple in Hal Roachs enduring 1924 comedy series Our Gang. Jackson broke away from the other little rascals for a solo career that saw him become the first African American child star in talkies, appearing in 1929s Hearts in Dixie. At age 16, his personal vaudeville tour visited 89 cities in 16 states. A true trailblazer, Jackson opened the door for other African American entertainers. In his first-ever autobiographical work, Jackson recounts his remarkable career in show business as an actor, comic, singer, dancer and musician. He recalls working with such entertainment giants as Gene Autry, Irene Dunne, Bill Bojangles Robinson, Judy Garland, Sammy Davis, Jr., Gene Kelly, Al Jolson and Gregory Hines, to name a few. Rare personal photographs and a filmography supplement the story of Mr. Jacksons amazing life, told in his own words.

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"he has served as a role model...remembers those who paved the way for African-Americans who followed"--Past Times

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