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The Symbol of the Unconquered

By: blackcinemaconnection February 17, 2014February 17, 2014

Independent Race Films1920s, Black & White, Drama, Lawrence Chenault, Leigh Whipper, Oscar Micheaux, SilentLeave a Comment

A woman helps to fight off a Ku Klux Klan like group to save the land of the man she loves.

Evelyn Preer

By: blackcinemaconnection February 17, 2014August 30, 2014

Artist SpotlightBirthright, Black Actress, Deceit, Edward Thompson, Independent Race Films, Lawrence Chenault, The Brute, The Conjure Woman, The Devil's Disciple, The Gunsaulus Mystery, The Homesteader, The Spider's Web, Within Our Gates2 Comments

Evelyn Jarvis was born July 26, 1896 in Vicksburg, MS. She was the oldest of three children born to Frank and Blanche Jarvis. After the death of Frank Jarvis, the family migrated to Chicago where Evelyn completed grammar and high school. She was brought up in a stern, religious household but Evelyn convinced her mother…

The Scar Of Shame

By: blackcinemaconnection February 3, 2014April 6, 2014

Independent Race Films1920s, Black & White, Drama, Lawrence Chenault, Lucia Lynn Moses, SilentLeave a Comment

In this silent film, a composer marries an abused girl to protect her but can’t face his family’s prejudices.