Oscar Micheaux
Oscar Devereaux Micheaux (January 2, 1884 – March 25, 1951) was an American author, film director and independent producer of more than 44 films. Although the short-lived Micheaux Book & Film Company produced some films, he is regarded as the first major African-American feature filmmaker, the most successful African-American filmmaker of the first half of the twentieth century and the most prominent producer of race films. He produced both silent films and "talkies" after the industry changed to incorporate speaking actors.
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Acting
Crew
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Within Our Gates
Director
1920
Movie
Body and Soul
Director
1925
Movie
Birthright
Director
1938
Movie
The Symbol of the Unconquered
Director
1920
Movie
The Exile
Director
1931
Movie
Ten Minutes to Live
Director
1932
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God's Step Children
Director
1938
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Murder In Harlem
Director
1935
Movie
Lying Lips
Director
1939
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The Darktown Revue
Director
1931
Movie
The Girl from Chicago
Director
1932
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Veiled Aristocrats
Director
1932