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Wanza Donovan 1915 - 1973

Wanza Donovan was born on April 23, 1915, and died at age 58 years old in August 1973. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Wanza Donovan.
Wanza Donovan
April 23, 1915
August 1973
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  • 04/23
    1915

    Birthday

    April 23, 1915
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  • 08/dd
    1973

    Death

    August 1973
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    Unknown
    Cause of death
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    Wanza Donovan lived 15 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 58.
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In 1915, in the year that Wanza Donovan was born, The Birth of a Nation opened in February. A silent film, it was the most ambitious film to date and is considered a classic. Three hours long, it starred Lillian Gish and was directed by D. W. Griffith. The movie was based on the book The Clansman and told the story of two families (one pro-Union and one pro-Confederate) and their relationship during the Civil War and Reconstruction. The KKK was shown as "a heroic force".
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In 1927, Wanza was only 12 years old when the first "talkie" (a movie with music, songs, and talking), The Jazz Singer, was released. Al Jolson starred as a cantor's son who instead of following in his father's footsteps as expected, becomes a singer of popular songs. Banished by his father, they reconcile on his father's deathbed. It was a tear-jerker and audiences went wild - especially when they heard the songs. Thus begun the demise of silent films and the rise of "talkies".
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