Clarence Brooks (actor)

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Brooks, c. 1921

Clarence Ahart Brooks[1] (1896–1969) was an American actor. He appeared in numerous films including in starring roles.[2][3] With Noble Johnson and James Thomas Smith he formed Lincoln Motion Picture Company in 1916.[4] He starred in the 1921 film By Right of Birth. He is featured in the 1989 documentary film That's Black Entertainment.

Filmography

References

  1. "Dr. Pauline e. Brooks and Abye family collection".
  2. "Clarence Brooks". September 30, 2014.
  3. Berry, S. Torriano; Berry, Venise T. (2015). "Brooks, Clarence". Historical Dictionary of African American Cinema. Rowman & Littlefield. p. 73. ISBN 978-1-4422-4702-4.
  4. "Meet the Black Actor Who Changed Hollywood". OZY. July 17, 2018. Archived from the original on October 23, 2021. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
  5. Wintz, Cary D.; Finkelman, Paul (2004). "Brooks, Clarence". Encyclopedia of the Harlem Renaissance: A-J. Taylor & Francis. p. 182. ISBN 978-1-57958-457-3.

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