Around that time , the actor and the character began to be seen by black Americans and Americans at large as an embarrassing and harmful anachronism , echoing and perpetuating negative stereotypes .
Perry 's film career slowed after 1939 , and after 1953 , nearly stopped altogether .
Around that time , the Perry and the character began to be seen by black Americans and Americans at large as an embarrassing and harmful anachronism , echoing and perpetuating negative stereotypes .
Perry 's film career slowed after 1939 , and after 1953 , nearly stopped altogether .