The Exile

The Exile

Mighty Modern All Talking Epic Of Negro Life

1931 · 74 min · ★ 5.2 · Drama, Music

An idealistic young man is torn between a sultry Chicago nightclub owner and a Scottish South Dakotan farmgirl.

Directed by Oscar Micheaux · Written by Oscar Micheaux

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