The Betrayal (1948)
The Unforgettable story of Martin Eden, young Negro man of Conquest, who built an agricultural empire in the Dakota Wilderness - with the strangest love story ever told!
In this film, African-American Leroy Collins struggles with the onus placed on him by Society when he falls in love with a white woman.
Director: Oscar Micheaux
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 183 min
Release Date: June 24, 1948
Cast
- William Byrd - Jack Stewart
- Leroy Collins - Martin Eden
- Verlie Cowan - Linda
- Frances De Young - Mrs. Bowles
- Vernon B. Duncan - Duval
- Edward Fraction - Nelson Boudreaux
- Harris Gaines - Dr. Lee
- Jessie Johnson - Preble
Screenplay
- Oscar Micheaux (Novel)
Production: Micheaux Picture Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
based on novel or book, lost film, melodrama
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Betrayal about?
- In this film, African-American Leroy Collins struggles with the onus placed on him by Society when he falls in love with a white woman.
- Who directed The Betrayal?
- The Betrayal was directed by Oscar Micheaux.
- Who stars in The Betrayal?
- The Betrayal stars William Byrd, Leroy Collins, Verlie Cowan, Frances De Young, Vernon B. Duncan, Edward Fraction.
- How long is The Betrayal?
- The Betrayal has a runtime of 3h 3m (183 minutes).
- What genre is The Betrayal?
- The Betrayal is a Drama film.
- Where was The Betrayal produced?
- The Betrayal was produced in United States of America.