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Poster for By Right of Birth

By Right of Birth

United States / English / 1921 / 4m

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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
Additions: February 2020
Position 16

Credits

Crew

DirectorHarry A. Gant

WriterDora Mitchell

CinematographerHarry A. Gant

Producer

Cast

Clarence Brooks

Booker T. Washington

By Right of Birth (1921) | Criteria