Rose McClendon was a renowned black dramatic actress of the 1920s and 1930s. Her acting career did not begin until she was in her thirties. McClendon was born in Greenville, South Carolina 1884 to Sandy and Lena Scott. The family migrated to New York City around 1890. At a young age, McClendon became interested in […]

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