Clarence Brooks

Acting

Clarence Brooks

Born December 23, 1896 · San Antonio, Texas, USA

Died March 12, 1969 · aged 72

Clarence Brooks was born on December 23, 1896, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. He was an actor, known for Murder in Harlem (1935), Arrowsmith (1931) and Georgia Rose (1930). He was married to Cherry Hale.

Known For

Rock Island TrailRock Island Trail · 1950
Rock Island Trail
6.31950
MovieWestern
A greedy businessman tries to block the building of a new railroad in his area.
Georgia RoseGeorgia Rose · 1930
Georgia Rose
7.01930
MovieMusic
Musical film with an all-black cast.
The Negro SoldierThe Negro Soldier · 1944
The Negro Soldier
6.21944
MovieDocumentaryDrama
Documentary focusing on the contributions to the American war effort of African-American soldiers.
ArrowsmithArrowsmith · 1931
Arrowsmith
6.61931
MovieDrama
A medical researcher is sent to a plague outbreak, where he has to decide priorities for the use of a vaccine.
Dark ManhattanDark Manhattan · 1937
Dark Manhattan
6.51937
MovieDramaCrime
A low-level gangster determines to let nothing stand in the way of his gaining control of the numbers rackets in Harlem.
Bad BoyBad Boy · 1939
Bad Boy
4.21939
MovieCrimeDrama
Johnny Fraser leaves his mother in their small home town and sets out for the big city. He obtains a job with a large firm of architects. Steve Carson, a fellow employee, is constantly flaunting the money he has won at the race track. Johnny also bets the races, but loses heavily and takes some of the firm's money to cover his losses.
Broken StringsBroken Strings · 1940
Broken Strings
4.81940
MovieMusicDrama
After noted violinist Arthur Williams suffers a hand injury which ends his playing career, his hopes are transferred to his son, who prefers swing music to classical.
By Right of BirthBy Right of Birth · 1921
By Right of Birth
5.81921
MovieDrama
Based on a story told by George Johnson, featuring Booker T. Washington. Only four minutes survive.

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