The Dungeon (1922)
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.
Director: Oscar Micheaux
Genre: Drama, Crime, Horror
Release Date: May 22, 1922
Cast
- William Fountaine - Stephen Cameron (as William E. Fountaine)
- Shingzie Howard - Myrtle Downing
- J. Kenneth Goodman
- William Crowell - 'Gyp' Lassiter (as W.B.F. Crowell)
- Earle Browne Cook
- Blanche Thompson
- Alma Sewel
Screenplay
Production: Micheaux Picture Corporation
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
More Films by Director: Oscar Micheaux
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Dungeon about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Dungeon?
- The Dungeon was directed by Oscar Micheaux.
- Who stars in The Dungeon?
- The Dungeon stars William Fountaine, Shingzie Howard, J. Kenneth Goodman, William Crowell, Earle Browne Cook, Blanche Thompson.
- What genre is The Dungeon?
- The Dungeon is a Drama, Crime, Horror film.
- Where was The Dungeon produced?
- The Dungeon was produced in United States of America.