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By Right of Birth (1921) | Criteria

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By Right of Birth

United States • English • 1921 • 4m

Director

Harry A. Gant

3.22/5·312 ratings·164 reviewson Letterboxd

Synopsis

Based on a story told by George Johnson, featuring Booker T. Washington. Only four minutes survive.

Included in
Pioneers of African American Cinema
Position 5
Included in
Pioneers of African American Cinema
Position 6
Included in
Additions: February 2020
Position 16

Credits

Crew

DirectorHarry A. Gant

WriterDora Mitchell

CinematographerHarry A. Gant

ProducerP.H. Updike

Cast

Clarence Brooks

Booker T. Washington