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Dorothy Dandridge as Melmendi, the regal and dignified queen of the Ashuba tribe in TARZAN'S PERIL, 1951. It’s a supporting role, but a visually striking one. She appears in elaborate costuming, often seated on a throne or surrounded by her people, projecting authority and poise. The role is a rare depiction of a Black woman in early‑1950s Hollywood by not presenting her as a servant or comic relief.