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The House Behind the Cedars (1927)
Directed by Oscar Micheaux
Drama
Rena is a young woman of mixed race. Although she is romantically pursued by an upwardly mobile African American named Frank, Rena does not decide in his favor. Her appearance allows her to pass for white, as she is of majority European ancestry, although she has grown up in the black community. She meets and falls in love with George Tryon, a young white aristocrat. But as their relationship deepens, Rena believes she has to acknowledge her African ancestry. Considered a lost film.
Cast
Andrew Bishop
Lawrence Chenault
Crew
- Director
- Oscar Micheaux
- Writer
- Oscar Micheaux
- Novel
- Charles W. Chesnutt
Details
- Release date
- 1927-01-02
- Genres
- Drama
- Original language
- EN
- Countries
- United States of America