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Body and Soul

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1925 · 1h 34m
Drama
Starring Paul Robeson · Mercedes Gilbert · Lawrence Chenault
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A convict escapes to a Southern town and passes himself off as a reverend, giving him the perfect cover to swindle the townspeople and corrupt an innocent young woman.

Theatrical
Nov 9, 1925
Director
Oscar Micheaux
Writer
Oscar Micheaux
Producer
Oscar Micheaux
Studio
Micheaux Picture Corporation
Keywords
silent film
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Cast

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P
Paul Robeson
Reverend Isaiah T. Jenkins / His brother Sylvester
M
Mercedes Gilbert
Sister Martha Jane
L
Lawrence Chenault
Yello-Curley' Hinds - the Phony Reverend's Former Jailmate

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