Clarence Brooks (actor) facts for kids

A poster for the movie Harlem Rides the Range

Clarence Ahart Brooks (born in 1896, died in 1969) was an important American actor. He appeared in many films, often playing the main character. He was also a pioneer in the movie industry.

In 1916, Clarence Brooks helped create the Lincoln Motion Picture Company. He started this company with Noble Johnson and James Thomas Smith. This was a very early film company focused on making movies for African American audiences.

Clarence Brooks starred in the 1921 film By Right of Birth. Later, he was also featured in a 1989 documentary film called That's Black Entertainment. This documentary highlighted the history of Black entertainers.

Movies of Clarence Brooks

Clarence Brooks acted in many films during his career. Here are some of the movies he appeared in:

• The Realization of a Negro's Ambition (1916)
• The Trooper of Company K (1916)
• The Law of Nature (1916)
• A Man's Duty (1919)
• By Right of Birth (1921)
• Absent (1928)
• Georgia Rose (1930)
• Arrowsmith (1931)
• Murder in Harlem (1935), also known as Lem Hawkins' Confession
• Dark Manhattan (1937)
• Two-Gun Man from Harlem (1938)
• Harlem Rides the Range (1939)
• The Bronze Buckaroo (1939)
• Up Jumped the Devil (1941)
• Wild Women (1951)