Distinguished actor (1907–1952) who pioneered roles for African Americans on stage and in film. A vocal civil rights activist, he found himself on the Hollywood blacklist during the second ‘Red Scare.’ Glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To my lovely friend Okey, Sincerely, Canada Lee.” Scattered edge and corner creases, a small area of paper loss to left edge, and a few scattered surface impressions, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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