The whitman sisters • producers/performers

1880-1942
1882-1963
1887-1964
1900-1968
The Whitman Sisters were four African-American sisters who were stars of Black Vaudeville. They ran their own performing touring company from 1900 to 1943. Their names were Mabel "May," Essie, Alberta "Bert" and Alice. Their fast-paced variety shows, included comedy skits, a chorus line and jazz band.

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