Bert Williams

Bert Williams

Bert Williams was a Bahamian-born American entertainer, one of the pre-eminent entertainers of the Vaudeville era and one of the most popular comedians for all audiences of his time. He is credited as being the first Black man to have the leading role in a film: Darktown Jubilee in 1914.

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Ethnic Notions

Ethnic Notions

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Actors' Fund Field Day

Actors' Fund Field Day

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A Natural Born Gambler

A Natural Born Gambler

5
Darktown Jubilee

Darktown Jubilee

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Fish

Fish

4.5
Lime Kiln Club Field Day

Lime Kiln Club Field Day

5.167
Bamboozled

Bamboozled

6.2
Black Shadows on a Silver Screen

Black Shadows on a Silver Screen

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