The Dungeon

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Released May 22, 1922

Overview

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.

Origin Country

United States


Original Language

English


Original Title

The Dungeon


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • United States of America

Spoken Languages

    Production Companies

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      Micheaux Picture Corporation

      United States

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