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The Dungeon

  • 1922
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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.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.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.

  • Director
    • Oscar Micheaux
  • Writer
    • Oscar Micheaux
  • Stars
    • William Fountaine
    • Shingzie Howard
    • J. Kenneth Goodman
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  • YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Oscar Micheaux
    • Writer
      • Oscar Micheaux
    • Stars
      • William Fountaine
      • Shingzie Howard
      • J. Kenneth Goodman
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    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 Sewell
    • Director
      • Oscar Micheaux
    • Writer
      • Oscar Micheaux
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      The production was originally going to be filmed in Jacksonville, Florida, but the company had to relocate for unknown reasons.

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    • Release date
      • May 22, 1922 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • None
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Roanoke, Virginia, USA
    • Production company
      • Micheaux Film
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    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Silent
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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