Clarence Brooks
Acting
Biography
Clarence Brooks was born on December 23, 1896, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. He was an actor, known for Murder in Harlem (1935), Arrowsmith (1931) and Georgia Rose (1930). He was married to Cherry Hale.
Born: December 23, 1896
Place of Birth: San Antonio, Texas, USA
Known For
Arrowsmith
A medical researcher is sent to a plague outbreak, where he has to decide priorities for the use of a vaccine.
The Negro Soldier
Documentary focusing on the contributions to the American war effort of African-American soldiers.
Dark Manhattan
A low-level gangster determines to let nothing stand in the way of his gaining control of the numbers rackets in Harlem.
Rock Island Trail
A greedy businessman tries to block the building of a new railroad in his area.
By Right of Birth
Based on a story told by George Johnson, featuring Booker T. Washington. Only four minutes survive.
Spirit of Youth
The story of the rise of boxer Joe Thomas, which paralleled the life of Joe Louis.
The Bronze Buckaroo
Bob Blake and his sidekick and four singing cowboys arrive at the Jackson ranch where Bob learns from Betty Jackson that her brother, Joe, is missing. Bob investigates and learns that there is gold on the Jackson ranch, and the neighboring rancher has kidnapped Joe in order to get his land.
Murder In Harlem
A Black night watchman at a chemical factory finds the body of a murdered white woman. After reporting it, he finds himself accused of the murder.
Broken Strings
After noted violinist Arthur Williams suffers a hand injury which ends his playing career, his hopes are transferred to his son, who prefers swing music to classical.
Two-Gun Man from Harlem
A cowboy is wrongfully accused of murder. He winds up in Harlem, where he assumes the identity of a preacher-turned-gangster who looks like him. He infiltrates the gang to catch the men who framed him.
Filmography
as Self (archive footage)
as Sungu
as Butler
as Chaplain
as First Doctor
as Terry's Friend
as Bradley
as Buck Thorne
as John Barker
as Speedy
as Larry Lee
as Henry Glory
as Dr. Oliver Marchand
as Ralph
as Soldier