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Mercedes Gilbert

1894–1952

United States

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Mercedes Gilbert ((1894-07-26)July 26, 1894 – (1952-03-02)March 2, 1952) was an actress, novelist, and poet. She was African-American. She performed on stage, in three films, in a television series, and a radio show.

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