Damon Ireland Thomas (1875-1955) was an American stage performer, newspaper columnist, and theater manager.[1] An influential film critic, he wrote for The Chicago Defender in 1920s, reviewing Black film and events at African American theaters.[1][2][3]
Damon Ireland Thomas | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 16, 1875 Houma, Louisiana |
| Died | 1955 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Entertainment writer and critic |
| Era | 1920s |
| Employer | The Chicago Defender |
| Known for | Reviews of Black film, music and theatre |
Thomas managed the successful Lincoln Theater in Charleston, South Carolina, which served African American audiences from 1922 until his death in 1955.[3][4][5] He also managed the Bijou Theater in Tampa, Florida and another theater in Atlanta, Georgia.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Inventory of the Various Small Collections, 1786 - 2011, and undated (0040. Damon George Thomas and Damon Ireland Thomas)". Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture. Retrieved August 13, 2021.
- ^ Lupack, Barbara (May 26, 2016). Early Race Filmmaking in America. Routledge. ISBN 9781317434245 – via Google Books.
- ^ a b "African American Historic Places in South Carolina: Addendum 2019 – 2020" (PDF). State Historic Preservation Office, South Carolina Department of Archives and History. Retrieved August 13, 2021.
- ^ "Inventory of the Various Small Collections, 1786 - 2011, and undated (0040. Damon George Thomas and Damon Ireland Thomas)". Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture. Retrieved August 13, 2021.
- ^ "Lincoln Theater". Charleston Preservation Society. Retrieved August 13, 2021.