Direction: Oscar Micheaux
The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Oscar Micheaux. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.
Titles found: 21
Within Our Gates
1920 · Movie · 79 min. · United States
Direction Oscar Micheaux
Cast Evelyn Preer · Flo Clements · James D. Ruffin · Jack Chenault
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Lying Lips
1939 · Movie · 80 min. · United States
Direction Oscar Micheaux
Cast Edna Mae Harris · Carman Newsome · Robert Earl Jones · Frances E. Williams
Synopsis Lying Lips (1939) follows the story of a talented nightclub performer who maintains a strict policy against fraternizing with her patrons. However, her principled stance leads to a series of unfortunate events. She is falsely accused of murdering her aunt,...
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Swing!
1938 · Movie · 69 min. · United States
Direction Oscar Micheaux
Cast Cora Green · Larry Seymour · Hazel Diaz · Alec Lovejoy
Synopsis Swing! (1938) follows the ambitious journey of Ted Gregory, who is determined to make history as the first African American to produce a Broadway show. However, his path is fraught with challenges, particularly when his leading singer causes complications.
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The Girl from Chicago
1932 · Movie · 70 min. · United States
Direction Oscar Micheaux
Cast Grace Smith · Carl Mahon
Synopsis The Girl from Chicago (1932) follows the story of a covert government operative who, while working on an assignment in Mississippi, crosses paths with a stunning young woman who is being harassed by a notorious local crime lord. The agent,...
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God's Step Children
1938 · Movie · 105 min. · United States
Direction Oscar Micheaux
Cast Jacqueline Lewis · Ethel Moses · Alice B. Russell · Trixie Smith
Synopsis God's Step Children (1938) follows the journey of a young, fair-skinned African American woman as she navigates the complexities of racial identity and societal expectations. Torn between her heritage and the privileges that come with her lighter skin tone, she...
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Birthright
1939 · Movie · 74 min. · United States
Direction Oscar Micheaux
Cast Carman Newsome · Ethel Moses · Alec Lovejoy · Trixie Smith
Synopsis Birthright (1939) follows the journey of a talented African American man who, after earning his degree from the prestigious Harvard University, faces the harsh realities of racial discrimination. The film delves into the challenges he encounters as he navigates a...
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Temptation
1935 · Movie · 98 min. · United States
Direction Oscar Micheaux
Cast Andrew Bishop · Ethel Moses · Lorenzo Tucker · Hilda Rogers
Synopsis Temptation (1935) follows the story of Helen Ware, a talented artist's model affectionately called the Brown Venus, who is plagued by sadness and discontent. Her male acquaintances, upon discovering her frequent nude modeling, either attempt to take advantage of her...
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The Symbol of the Unconquered
1920 · Movie · 54 min. · United States
Direction Oscar Micheaux
Cast Iris Hall · Walker Thompson · Lawrence Chenault · Mattie Wilkes
Synopsis The Symbol of the Unconquered (1920) follows Eve Mason, a woman of mixed heritage, who journeys from Selma, Alabama to the small town of Oristown to claim her late grandfather's land. Along the way, she encounters the amiable Hugh Van...
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A Son of Satan
1924 · Movie · 70 min. · United States
Direction Oscar Micheaux
Cast Andrew Bishop · Lawrence Chenault · Shingzie Howard · Edna Morton
Synopsis A Son of Satan (1924) follows the thrilling escapades of a daring individual who takes on a wager to endure a night in a reputedly haunted mansion. The film delves into the eerie and suspenseful events that unfold as the...
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The Darktown Revue (S)
1931 · Movie · 18 min. · United States
Direction Oscar Micheaux
Cast Celeste Cole · Amon Davis · Tim Moore · Andrew Tribble
Synopsis The Darktown Revue (S) (1931) presents a lively collection of musical performances and comedic skits designed to entertain audiences with a mix of song, dance, and humor. The film showcases a variety of talented performers who bring energy and charm...
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Murder in Harlem
1935 · Movie · 96 min. · United States
Direction Oscar Micheaux · Clarence Williams
Cast Clarence Brooks · Dorothy Van Engle · Andrew Bishop · Alec Lovejoy
Synopsis Murder in Harlem (1935) follows the gripping tale of a dedicated African American night watchman employed at a chemical plant. During his routine patrol, he stumbles upon the lifeless body of a Caucasian woman who has been brutally murdered. In...
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The Notorious Elinor Lee
1940 · Movie · 107 min. · United States
Direction Oscar Micheaux
Cast Gladys Williams · Robert Earl Jones · Carman Newsome · Edna Mae Harris
Synopsis The Notorious Elinor Lee (1940) follows the tale of a woman who is manipulated by a group of criminals to infiltrate the life of a prominent boxer. The gangsters' plan is to persuade the boxer to intentionally lose a crucial...
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Ten Minutes to Live
1932 · Movie · 58 min. · United States
Direction Oscar Micheaux
Cast Lawrence Chenault · A.B. DeComathiere · Laura Bowman · Willor Lee Guilford
Synopsis Ten Minutes to Live (1932) follows the story of a nightclub performer who is approached by a movie producer. The producer extends an offer for a role in his upcoming film, but his true intentions are far more sinister. The...
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Body and Soul
1925 · Movie · 102 min. · United States
Direction Oscar Micheaux
Cast Paul Robeson · Marshall Rogers · Lawrence Chenault · Chester A. Alexander
Synopsis Body and Soul (1925) follows the story of a pastor who conceals a dark and malevolent nature beneath his pious exterior. He forms a sinister alliance with the proprietor of a gambling den, eventually exploiting their relationship for personal gain....
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The Betrayal
1948 · Movie · 183 min. · United States
Direction Oscar Micheaux
Cast William Byrd · Leroy Collins · Verlie Cowan · Frances De Young
Synopsis The Betrayal (1948) unfolds the captivating tale of Martin Eden, a young African American man from Conquest, who constructs an agricultural empire in the untamed wilderness of Dakota. This narrative is marked by an extraordinary love story that sets it...
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The Gunsaulus Mystery
1921 · Movie · United States
Direction Oscar Micheaux
Cast Evelyn Preer · Edward R. Abrams · Lawrence Chenault · Louis De Bulger
Synopsis The Gunsaulus Mystery (1921) centers around a gripping narrative where a young African American man is wrongfully accused of the murder of a Caucasian woman. The film delves into the complexities of racial prejudice and the legal system, as the...
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The Exile
1931 · Movie · 93 min. · United States
Direction Oscar Micheaux
Cast Eunice Brooks · Stanley Morrell · Celeste Cole · Kathleen Noisette
Synopsis The Exile (1931) follows the journey of a young man named Jean, who, in the aftermath of World War I, finds himself in Chicago and becomes enamored with a captivating woman named Edith. Jean's proposal to Edith is met with...
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The Homesteader
1919 · Movie · United States
Direction Oscar Micheaux · Jerry Mills
Cast Charles D. Lucas · Evelyn Preer · Iris Hall · Inez Smith
Synopsis The Homesteader (1919) follows the lives of six key individuals, with Jean Baptiste (Charles Lucas) at the center, a homesteader residing in the remote Dakotas, the sole African American in the vicinity. The narrative takes a turn when Jack Stewart,...
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Underworld
1937 · Movie · 95 min. · United States
Direction Oscar Micheaux
Cast Bee Freeman · Sol Johnson · 'Slick' Chester · Ethel Moses
Synopsis Underworld (1937) follows the tale of a naive college student who becomes entangled in the dangerous world of a ruthless and deadly gambler. The narrative delves into the student's descent into a life of crime and the consequences that follow.
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Birthright
1924 · Movie · 100 min. · United States
Direction Oscar Micheaux
Cast J. Homer Tutt · Evelyn Preer · Salem Tutt Whitney · Lawrence Chenault
Synopsis Birthright (1924) follows the journey of a recently graduated Harvard student who faces numerous challenges, including racial discrimination, as he strives to establish an educational institution for African American children.
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