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Richard Wells
Born 1908 Died 1949 (aged 40–41) Nationality American Occupation Tap dancer
Richard "Dickie " Wells (1908–1949), also sometimes known as Mr. Harlem, was an American tap dancer and nightclub owner.[1] Jimmy Mordecai and Ernest Taylor. This group performed at New York City nightclubs such as the Cotton Club .[1] [2]
Relationships with women [ edit ]
Wells was thought to have had relationships with many well-known women including Nina Mae McKinney , Joan Crawford , Tallulah Bankhead , Ava Gardner , Lana Turner , Margherite Chapman , and Jean Parks .[1] Joe Louis to a number of women.[3]
Club ownership [ edit ]
Wells owned and managed "Dickie's Club," in Harlem, which was known for its food. Wells is rumored to have been the inventor of chicken and waffles .[1] [citation needed
The club attracted famous patrons, among them Tallulah Bankhead , Errol Flynn , Ava Gardner , Clark Gable , Bumpy Johnson , Charlie Chaplin , Joan Crawford , and Walter Winchell .[4] Billy Daniels was among the notable performers at his club.[5]
At the age of 41, Wells died of causes related to alcohol and cocaine use[1] [6] Woodlawn Cemetery in the Bronx, NY.[7]
After his death, Wells was named in a trial concerning Tallulah Bankhead.[8] [9] [10]
References [ edit ]
^ Vitale, Rugio (October 12, 1990). Joe Louis ISBN 9780870675706
^ Magazine, Harlem World (October 15, 2017). "Dickie Wells Club, Harlem, New York, 1940-1950" .
^ "Celluloid Improvisations ♫ LEARN" . Jazz-on-film.com .
^ Company, Johnson Publishing (March 5, 1953). "Jet" . Johnson Publishing Company – via Google Books.
^ "Black History | Woodlawn Cemetery • Crematory • Conservancy" . Woodlawn.org .
^ Company, Johnson Publishing (December 27, 1951). "Jet" . Johnson Publishing Company – via Google Books.
^ Company, Johnson Publishing (January 3, 1952). "Jet" . Johnson Publishing Company – via Google Books.
^ Company, Johnson Publishing (March 5, 1953). "Jet" . Johnson Publishing Company – via Google Books.
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