The Exile(1931)
Mighty Modern All Talking Epic Of Negro Life
The Exile Synopsis
An idealistic young man is torn between a sultry Chicago nightclub owner and a Scottish South Dakotan farmgirl.
The Exile (1931) is a drama and music film directed by Oscar Micheaux, released on May 15, 1931 with a runtime of 1h 14m. It stars Eunice Brooks, Stanley Morell, Celeste Cole and Kathleen Noisette. Viewers rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Oscar Micheaux
- Writers:
- Oscar Micheaux, Oscar Micheaux
- Producers:
- Oscar Micheaux
- Cinematographer:
- Walter Strenge
- Composer:
- Donald Heywood
- Production:
- Micheaux Picture Corporation
- Budget:
- $15,000
- Status:
- Released
The Exile Cast & Crew
Main cast
Eunice Brooks
as Edith Duval
Stanley Morell
as Jean Baptiste
- Celeste Cole
Celeste Cole
as A Singer
Kathleen Noisette
as Madge
Charles R. Moore
as Jack Stewart
Nora Newsome
as Agnes Stewart
George Randol
as "Bill" Prescott
A.B. DeComathiere
as An outlaw
Carl Mahon
as "Jango"
Lou Vernon
as District Attorney
Donald Heywood
as Bandleader
Roland Holder
as Tap dancer
Key crew
Directed by Oscar Micheaux, written by Oscar Micheaux and Oscar Micheaux, produced by Oscar Micheaux.
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The Exile Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.2/10 from 10 ratings.
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The Exile – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Exile online?
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The Exile (1931) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Exile?
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The main cast of The Exile (1931) includes Eunice Brooks, Stanley Morell, Celeste Cole, Kathleen Noisette and Charles R. Moore. The film was directed by Oscar Micheaux. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Exile released?
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The Exile was released on May 15, 1931 and runs for 1h 14m.
Is The Exile worth watching?
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The Exile (1931) holds an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.