Movie Description
The Dungeon
(1922)Overview
Myrtle Downing, an African-American woman, is coerced into marrying a corrupt would-be politician named Gyp Lassiter, even though she is really in love with Stephen Cameron, a young lawyer. When she discovers that her husband has conspired to support segregationist policies in exchange for support by white political power brokers, she objects to his crooked dealings and gets herself imprisoned in a secret dungeon where her husband had murdered his previous wives. Presumed to be a lost film.
Featured Crew
- Director : Oscar Micheaux
- Producer : Oscar Micheaux
- Writer : Oscar Micheaux
- Cast : William Fountaine,Shingzie Howard,J. Kenneth Goodman,William Crowell,Earle Browne Cook,Blanche Thompson,Alma Sewel
Cast
Stephen Cameron (as William E. Fountaine)
Myrtle Downing
'Gyp' Lassiter (as W.B.F. Crowell)
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Facts
Original TitleThe Dungeon
Status Released
Release Information
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1922-05-22
Original Language
Production CompaniesMicheaux Picture Corporation
Genres
- Drama
- Crime
- Horror
