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    What soon to be star was once rejected by New York City's American Negro Theater because of his West Indian accent?

    Question #121711. Asked by 29CoveRoad. (Jun 03 11 5:44 PM)


    honeybee4

    		Sidney Poitier.


    http://www.blackclassicmovies.com/Artist_Profile/sidney_poitier.html

    Jun 03 11, 6:34 PM

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