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January 18, 1943
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
Harold Browning's newly formed all-colored entertainment troupe delights troops at camps, notably the 10th Cavalry at Camp Lockett, offering relief during WWII training. Headed by the singer who escaped Europe, it's the first such group from Hollywood Victory Committee, with more to come.
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Browning's All-Colored Show Is Hit With Troops
Stirring, Camp Show Is Hailed By 10th Cavalry
LOS ANGELES (ANP)—Although they have been organized only a short time Harold Browning's all-colored camp show has caused glowing accounts of their success to be received by the Hollywood Victory committee which sent them out. Specializing in the camps occupied by colored soldiers they have brought them badly needed entertainment that tended to relieve the strenuous grind of training routine.
Headed by Browning internationally famous singer who barely escaped with his family from Europe at the outbreak of the war the company includes Thomas Anderson, his business manager; the "Three Shades of Rhythm," (girls); Hattie Knowles, comedy star; Ford, Harris and Jones, dance team; Myrt and Vi dance team; Lucius Smith and Alice Haynes jitterbug team; and Lady Will-Carr, highly talented pianist.
One of their most outstanding successes was at Camp Lockett in a pre-Christmas presentation. Not only the crack 10th Cavalry stationed there, but visiting servicemen from other camps cheered the show to the echo, and voted it one of the finest ever.
This is the first regular organized company sent out from western headquarters with an all-Negro personnel, but according to the victory committee more are to follow in the new year.
Stirring, Camp Show Is Hailed By 10th Cavalry
LOS ANGELES (ANP)—Although they have been organized only a short time Harold Browning's all-colored camp show has caused glowing accounts of their success to be received by the Hollywood Victory committee which sent them out. Specializing in the camps occupied by colored soldiers they have brought them badly needed entertainment that tended to relieve the strenuous grind of training routine.
Headed by Browning internationally famous singer who barely escaped with his family from Europe at the outbreak of the war the company includes Thomas Anderson, his business manager; the "Three Shades of Rhythm," (girls); Hattie Knowles, comedy star; Ford, Harris and Jones, dance team; Myrt and Vi dance team; Lucius Smith and Alice Haynes jitterbug team; and Lady Will-Carr, highly talented pianist.
One of their most outstanding successes was at Camp Lockett in a pre-Christmas presentation. Not only the crack 10th Cavalry stationed there, but visiting servicemen from other camps cheered the show to the echo, and voted it one of the finest ever.
This is the first regular organized company sent out from western headquarters with an all-Negro personnel, but according to the victory committee more are to follow in the new year.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Bravery Heroism
What keywords are associated?
All Colored Show
Camp Entertainment
10th Cavalry
Hollywood Victory Committee
Wartime Performance
What entities or persons were involved?
Harold Browning
Thomas Anderson
Three Shades Of Rhythm
Hattie Knowles
Ford, Harris And Jones
Myrt And Vi
Lucius Smith And Alice Haynes
Lady Will Carr
Where did it happen?
Los Angeles, Camp Lockett
Story Details
Key Persons
Harold Browning
Thomas Anderson
Three Shades Of Rhythm
Hattie Knowles
Ford, Harris And Jones
Myrt And Vi
Lucius Smith And Alice Haynes
Lady Will Carr
Location
Los Angeles, Camp Lockett
Event Date
Pre Christmas During World War Ii
Story Details
Harold Browning's all-colored camp show, organized shortly before, successfully entertains colored soldiers, especially at Camp Lockett with the 10th Cavalry, providing relief from training. The first such all-Negro company from western headquarters, with more planned.