Bert Williams was a major performer on the vaudeville circuit; he sang, danced, and pantomimed in clubs, cabarets, and theaters across the country. Williams performed in blackface makeup like his white counterparts. Studio portrait of Bert Williams, African American Vaudeville performer. Written on back of photo: Williams is considered by many to be the greatest black vaudeville performer in the history of the American Stage.
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African American comedians African American singers African American entertainers Williams, Bert, 1874-1922
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