I'm happy to say that justice is done to Black Panther in his first movie appearance. (washingtonpost.com)
Essentially a stage actress, Michigan - born Ruth Nelson appeared sporadically in films from her first movie appearance in Of Human Bondage (1934) to her last in Awakenings (1990). (rottentomatoes.com)
Of his handful of movie appearances in the 1970s, Thomas is best remembered for his portrayal of Stix in the cult - favorite Sparkle (1976). (rottentomatoes.com)