I find it hard to believe that the Mass. Attorney General of that era was a black man....never knew that unless it wasn't true and the producer (or director) of the film wanted William Marshall to play the part for his awesome baritone voice.
shareRemarkable to believe, given the racism of the time, but this is factual. Edward Brooke's biography may be found at wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Brooke
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In this day age and Google, why wouldn't you have just looked it up instead of coming on here with a stupid remark.
Swing away, Merrill....Merrill, swing away...share
He was actually the first African American to hold a rank this high.
shareI find it hard to believe that the Mass. Attorney General of that era was a black man