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Pink Morton

Special | 6m 43sVideo has Closed Captions

Monroe Bowers Morton was known as “Pink” for his light skin. He built the Morton Theater.

Monroe Bowers Morton was known as “Pink” for his light skin. He built the Morton Theater.

02/26/1995 | Rating NR

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Georgia Stories

Pink Morton

Special | 6m 43sVideo has Closed Captions

Monroe Bowers Morton was known as “Pink” for his light skin. He built the Morton Theater.

02/26/1995 | Rating NR

Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback

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History

Maturity Rating

NR

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