Paul Robeson in Show Boat at Drury Lane, 1928
Paul Robeson (1898-1976), American bass-baritone singer and actor, also involved in left-wing politics and activism. He campaigned against racism and colonialism, and supported trade unionism, civil rights and socialism. He became a target for anti-Communist campaigners, although it is unclear whether he was ever a member of the Communist Party. Pictured in his famous role as Joe in the Oscar Hammerstein stage musical, Show Boat
Picture No
13990294
Media ID
45426794
Size
3100px x 6360px
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Credit
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Source
Photograph in the Sporting & Dramatic News, 26 May 1928
Date
1928
