Sons of Ham

Sons of Ham was a 1900 musical staged in the United States. Will Marion Cook wrote the music and Jesse A. Shipp the book. It was a farce, with Bert Williams and George Walker portraying two young men mistaken for twin heirs.[1]

For the book, see Louis Beauregard Pendleton. For the outdated grouping of peoples, see Hamites.
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It opened October 15, 1900 at the Star Theatre and closed October 20, 1900 after 8 performances. It also played April 29, 1901 at the Grand Opera House and closed May 4, 1901 after 8 performances.[2]

Bert Williams and George Walker were photographed performing their characters in the show.[3] The show succeeded their first together, A Lucky Coon.[4] The title of the show, a biblical reference, caused some controversy and protest.[4] Their show In Dahomey followed.

References
  1. "The Sons of Ham (1899) — Black Work Broadway". blackworkbroadway.com.
  2. Williams, Bert; Walker, George; Walker, Ada Overton (October 15, 1900). Performing Arts Encyclopedia – via memory.loc.gov.
  3. "Comedians Bert Williams and George Walker on stage in "Sons of Ham."..." Getty Images.
  4. "His Work – Bert Williams". journeys.dartmouth.edu.
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