Stars of Vaudeville #371: Clarence Muse
Today is the birthday of Hollywood character actor Clarence Muse (1889-1979). Like Paul Robeson, he possessed a law degree, but the prejudices of the times made it of little use. so he went into show business. Throughout the nineteen teens and twenties he performed in vaudeville, minstrels shows, and all-black revues. His film career began [...]