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Black Broadway Theatre History ~ Our Moments and Circumstances 

 Black Broadway Theatre History ~                           Our Moments and Circumstances  A  look at important moments in                    the History of Black Theatre   Created, Researched and Edited by Dale Ricardo Shields BFA – MFA, Ohio …

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Dooley Wilson

Dooley Wilson By Dale Ricardo Shields Arthur “Dooley” Wilson (April 3, 1886 – May 30, 1953)  American actor, singer, and musician who is best remembered as Sam in the 1942 film, Casablanca; in the film, he also performed its theme song, “As Time Goes By“. Born Arthur Wilson April 3, 1886 Tyler, Texas, U.S. Died …

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