At age 16, Bluett started playing the piano at Bogart's parties.

During production of the film, the outdoor set's bathrooms were segregated with signs that said "white" and "colored," respectively, until an appalled Bluett brought this to the attention of Clark Gable, who threatened to quit the film unless the signs were taken down.

His career consisted of minor roles due to the limited opportunities for African-Americans at the time.

He relocated to Vancouver in order to avoid being drafted into World War II, and returned afterwards.

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