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Al Jolson Wearing Blackface Makeup

Lithuanian-born American singer, comedian, and actor Al Jolson (1886 – 1950) Wearing Blackface Makeup, circa 1920. Original Caption reads: 'Al Johnson in his famous blackface makeup. The idea to appear like this is said to have been suggested to him way back in 1906 by an old negro whom he had met in the early days of his career'. (Photo by George Rinhart/Corbis via Getty Images)
Lithuanian-born American singer, comedian, and actor Al Jolson (1886 – 1950) Wearing Blackface Makeup, circa 1920. Original Caption reads: 'Al Johnson in his famous blackface makeup. The idea to appear like this is said to have been suggested to him way back in 1906 by an old negro whom he had met in the early days of his career'. (Photo by George Rinhart/Corbis via Getty Images)
Al Jolson Wearing Blackface Makeup
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George Rinhart / Contributor
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Corbis Historical
Date created:
January 01, 1920
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