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By Right of Birth

5.819214mMovieDrama

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

DirectorHarry A. Gant
WritersDora Mitchell·George Johnson
ProducerP.H. Updike

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Cast · Directed by Harry A. Gant

CBClarence Brooks
Clarence Brooks
AT
Anita Thompson
WK
Webb King
BW
Booker T. Washington
Self (archive footage)

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