Direction: Oscar Micheaux

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Oscar Micheaux. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


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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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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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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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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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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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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