This study examines the early film career of Oscar Micheaux, a novelist turned film maker who went on to become the most prolific African-American director ever, directing nearly 40 feature films. Appearing on the so-called race-movie circuit, Micheaux's films were seen by almost exclusively black audiences. Bowser and Spencer focus on the 20 or so of Micheaux's movies made prior to his first sound film, THE EXILE (1931), and address the way that these films were received by their intended audiences. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.
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