1944 in Print — Hollywood by Sidney Skolsky, April 22, 1944

Posted on April 22, 2014 by lmharnisch

April 22, 1944, Sidney Skolsky

April 22, 1944

HOLLYWOOD, April 22 — Col. Frank Capra’s “The Negro Soldier” had its premiere at the theater in the Ambassador Hotel this week and was highly lauded by all who attended. Brig. Gen. Benjamin O. Davis, highest ranking Negro officer in the Army, made an excellent speech before the picture.

From the Miami News.

April 22, 1944, Skolsky

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