People Open DS/UK/3463 Blackbirds of 1926 (fl.1920s) Blackbirds of 1926 fl.1920s American all-black broadway revue ensemble Group (Mixed) Blackbirds Revue DS/UK/3465 United States (formed) American Variety; Broadway Lew Leslie - founder Members: Florence Mills Johnny Hudgins The Blackbirds of 1926 was a broadway show which starred Florence Mills and her troupe. The Blackbirds revues continued through the years. The Blackbirds of 1928 starred Adelaide Hall and Bill Bojangles Robinson. The Blackbirds revues helped advance the career of several famous artists, including Florence Mills, Adelaide Hall, Tim Moore, Bill "Bojangles" Robinson Lottie Gee and Lena Horne. https://www.jazzageclub.com/the-ambassadeur-show-1926/1975/ (2021) International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 RAHhbryony 12/14/2012 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 8a61dc7c-b931-4694-b322-8dc5afff8b2d