Untold Hollywood: Bert Williams

Bert Williams is credited by many as the first Black comedian to ever appear in the cinema. But many of his films are lost.
Film historian David Stenn tells us more about his story in this piece of untold Hollywood history.
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[@dianefiske-foy4717]

EXCELLENT‼️ I’m SO glad this silent movie and its production footage was saved. I LOVE IT 👩🏻‍🏫👵🏻👏🏻🥰‼️

[@holyspacemonkey]

Incredible story! Ron Magliozzi at MOMA is a hero! And I need to learn more about Bert Williams. 👏👏👏

[@sheliaj2418]

Wonderful.

[@lolitarobinson2131]

Fantastic!!

[@francined7531]

Wonderful! Thank you for your continued commitment to researching, restoring and airing important films across all cultural and ethnic backgrounds. It’s extremely important to have film and commentary presented that depict the creative contributions of Black artists while presenting the back stories of suppression and racism. Truth will out…, and I hope it will lead to greater recognition, respect and unity. Well done and deeply appreciated! 👏👏👏

[@MonkeyFace544]

Wow. What an amazing tale!

[@sorceress1986]

This is legitimately fascinating!

[@toyiahm]

Yay!!! Love you Bert, so glad to see this!

[@brandothecatmeow]

Amazing piece of cinematic history

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I have several of his Columbia records.

[@kathleenuberti7461]

Great story.

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Wow outstanding

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Wow! ❤

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where can i find the movie

[@Salma_Nella]

Art wins! 🎉

[@georgerafael]

Charlie Chaplin called Bert Williams the best actor in the world.

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👏👏👏👏👏🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙏💝