Noah Keen, born in 1920 in Cincinnati, Ohio, carved a niche in cult cinema with his performances in Girl of the Night (1960) and Women in Chains (1972). His ability to portray complex characters added depth to the films of the 1970s, particularly in Black Starlet (1974), where he explored themes of exploitation and desire. Keen's work reflects the era's fascination with gritty narratives, making his contributions essential to the conversation around cult and exploitation cinema.
Black Starlet
She left her hometown to follow her dream...to break away from what life seemed to have planned for her. Stardom and riches were an answer and Hollywood was the shinning star Clara Brown pursued. The path to Clara's fame was a gauntlet paved with sex, drugs, lies, deceit and broken promises. She paid the price, but got what she wanted