The Dungeon
May 22, 1922
Director
Oscar MicheauxOverview
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.
Cast of The Dungeon
Crew of The Dungeon
About The Dungeon
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…
When was The Dungeon released?
The Dungeon was released on May 22, 1922.
Who directed The Dungeon?
The Dungeon was directed by Oscar Micheaux.
Who is in the cast of The Dungeon?
The cast of The Dungeon includes William Fountaine (Stephen Cameron (as William E. Fountaine)), Shingzie Howard (Myrtle Downing), J. Kenneth Goodman, William Crowell ('Gyp' Lassiter (as W.B.F. Crowell)) and Earle Browne Cook.