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All-American Minstrel Show Photo [180931]

Currency:USD Category:Memorabilia / Theater Memorabilia Start Price:125.00 USD Estimated At:250.00 - 400.00 USD
All-American Minstrel Show Photo  [180931]
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This item SOLD at 2024 Jun 09 @ 15:12UTC-7 : PDT/MST
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Photo (14"x 11") of the All American Minstrels. This appears to be a still from movie musical (Although a search of IMDB failed to identify either the film or the white actor pictured. While blackface minstrel shows were a thing of the past after Vaudeville disappeared, it had a resurgence thanks to the Hollywood musicals. Everyone from Judy Garland, Mickey Rooney, even Fred Astaire took a turn with blackface. And who can forget that the first Talkie featured Al Jolson performing in blackface?
While "politically incorrect" today, it was and always be a part of entertainment history. This photo is in very nice condition. Please see photos for more details.