Molly Picon
Lila Perl
Follows the life and career of the Jewish entertainer, who performed in theater, movies, radio, and television for more than eighty years.
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Great African Americans in entertainment
by Pat Rediger (1996)
About this book
Examines the lives of more than ten African American entertainers, including Josephine Baker, Sammi Davis, Jr., Susan Taylor, and Spike Lee, with the obstacles they each overcame.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreGreat African Americans in entertainment Lead Character
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