God's Step Children
May 01, 1938 · 1h 10m
Director
Oscar MicheauxOverview
Naomi, a light-skinned Black child, is abandoned by her mother and raised by the virtuous Mrs. Saunders. When the girl's fixation with whiteness turns her against her own race, she is sent to a convent. Hopelessly in love with her adoptive brother Jimmie, Naomi consents to marry his friend, but is repulsed by his darker skin and unrefined ways.
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Cast of God's Step Children
Jacqueline LewisYoung Naomi
Ethel MosesMrs. Cushinberry / Eva
Alice B. RussellMrs. Saunders
Trixie SmithA Visitor- Charles ThompsonYoung Jimmie
Carman NewsomeAdult Jimmie
Gloria PressAdult Naomi
Alec LovejoyOntrue Cowper
Columbus JacksonCowper's Associate- Laura BowmanAunt Carrie
- Sam PattersonBanker
Charles R. MooreSchool Superintent
Consuela HarrisMuscle Dancer (Consuelo Harris)- Sammy GardinerTap Dancer
Leon GrossOrchestra Leader
Dorothy Van EngleNaomi's Mother
Cherokee ThorntonClyde Wade
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About God's Step Children
What is God's Step Children about?
Naomi, a light-skinned Black child, is abandoned by her mother and raised by the virtuous Mrs. Saunders. When the girl's fixation with whiteness turns her against her own race, she is sent to a convent. Hopelessly in love with her adoptive brother Jimmie, Naomi consents to marry his friend, but is repulsed by his darker skin and unrefined ways.
When was God's Step Children released?
God's Step Children was released on May 1, 1938.
Where can I watch God's Step Children?
God's Step Children is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus in the US. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is God's Step Children?
God's Step Children runs 1 hour 10 minutes (70 minutes).
Who directed God's Step Children?
God's Step Children was directed by Oscar Micheaux.
Who is in the cast of God's Step Children?
The cast of God's Step Children includes Jacqueline Lewis (Young Naomi), Ethel Moses (Mrs. Cushinberry / Eva), Alice B. Russell (Mrs. Saunders), Trixie Smith (A Visitor) and Charles Thompson (Young Jimmie).