1:24:53Paradise in Harlem (1939) Comedy, Drama, Musical
Mamie Smith
Rare tv appearance footage of Mamie Smith, curated from across the internet. Browse 1 clip below.
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Mamie Smith was an American vaudeville singer, dancer, pianist, and actress. As a vaudeville singer she performed in multiple styles, including jazz and blues. In 1920, she entered blues history as the first African American artist to make vocal blues recordings. Born : May 26, 1891 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Died : September 16, 1946 in New York City, New York.
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