[FILM]. MICHEAUX, Oscar (1884-1951). A group of 4 items, incl. photographic production stills for films directed by Micheaux, comprising:

2 photographic production stills for the "All Colored Cast" film The Girl From Chicago, 1932 (tack holes in corners, tape on verso). -- Photographic production still for The Betrayal, 1948. Written, produced, and directed by Micheaux. Together, 3 photographic production stills, approx. 8 x 10 in.

[With:] PENN STUDIO, photographer. 7 3/4 x 9 3/4 in. studio photograph of a lovely young woman. Baltimore, MD: 8 August (right and left edges folded, wear and partial separation at fold/crease lines). Although unidentified, it has been suggested that this subject could be an actress from one of Micheaux's films.

Micheaux produced and directed nearly four dozen films and is regarded as the first African American filmmaker. He produced "race films" using both silent and sound film. The focus was on contemporary African American life and the relationships between black and white.

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[FILM]. MICHEAUX, Oscar (1884-1951). A group of 4 items, incl. photographic production stills for films directed by Micheaux, comprising:

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[FILM]. MICHEAUX, Oscar (1884-1951). A group of 4 items, incl. photographic production stills for films directed by Micheaux, comprising: