Kid Harold (March 22, 1899 - 1985) was a dancer, singer, and vaudeville comedy routine performer in Jamaica. [1] [2] [3] He was part of vaudeville performances including as part of the Harold and Trim duo in the 1920s. [1]
Kid Harold was born Harold Alexander Smith in Kingston. [1] He performed for Edelweiss Amusement Company, an entertainment business established by Marcus Garvey in the early 1930s, that helped Kidd and other entertainers establish their careers. [4]
Harold was known for his tap dancing performances. [5] He also appeared in Ranny Williams' plays in Edelweiss Park. [6] He was part of the Harold and Trim duo with Lionel Trim. [1] Their comedic routine drew praise from the Jamaica Gleaner in 1927. [7] The song and dance team was the earliest in a tradition of renowned comedy duo teams that performed in Jamaica from the 1920s until the 1960s. [8]
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Kid Harold (March 22, 1899 - 1985) was a dancer, singer, and vaudeville comedy routine performer in Jamaica. [1] [2] [3] He was part of vaudeville performances including as part of the Harold and Trim duo in the 1920s. [1]
Kid Harold was born Harold Alexander Smith in Kingston. [1] He performed for Edelweiss Amusement Company, an entertainment business established by Marcus Garvey in the early 1930s, that helped Kidd and other entertainers establish their careers. [4]
Harold was known for his tap dancing performances. [5] He also appeared in Ranny Williams' plays in Edelweiss Park. [6] He was part of the Harold and Trim duo with Lionel Trim. [1] Their comedic routine drew praise from the Jamaica Gleaner in 1927. [7] The song and dance team was the earliest in a tradition of renowned comedy duo teams that performed in Jamaica from the 1920s until the 1960s. [8]
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