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The Rabbit's Foot Company

Logo: Joe Mabel, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

American minstrel and variety troupe

The Rabbit's Foot Company, also known as the Rabbit('s) Foot Minstrels and colloquially as "The Foots", was a long-running minstrel and variety troupe that toured as a tent show in the American South between 1900 and the late 1950s. It was established by Pat Chappelle, an African-American entrepreneur in Tampa, Florida.2 It was founded by Pat H. Chappelle.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1900Founded1
  • Industrycreative industries1
  • HeadquartersPort Gibson1

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A Rabbit's Foot
Photo: Claiborne County Board of Supervisors, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons4

The Rabbit's Foot Company, also known as the Rabbit('s) Foot Minstrels and colloquially as "The Foots", was a long-running minstrel and variety troupe that toured as a tent show in the American South between 1900 and the late 1950s. It was established by Pat Chappelle, an African-American entrepreneur in Tampa, Florida.2

The story

Founded by Pat H. Chappelle in 1900.1

Leadership

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Subsidiaries and ownership

Former owners and parents

From Wikidata.1

Timeline

  1. 1912Acquired Acquired by F. S. Wolcott1
  2. 1900Acquired Acquired by Pat H. Chappelle1
  3. 1900Founded Founded1

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