Ireland Thomas
American film critic
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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]
BornAugust 16, 1875
Houma, Louisiana
Died1955 (aged 79–80)
OccupationsEntertainment writer and critic
Era1920s
Damon Ireland Thomas | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 16, 1875 Houma, Louisiana |
| Died | 1955 (aged 79–80) |
| Occupations | 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]