The Dungeon(1922)
The Dungeon Synopsis
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.
The Dungeon (1922) is a drama, crime and horror film directed by Oscar Micheaux, released on May 22, 1922. It stars William Fountaine, Shingzie Howard, J. Kenneth Goodman and William Crowell. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Oscar Micheaux
- Writers:
- Oscar Micheaux
- Producers:
- Oscar Micheaux
- Production:
- Micheaux Picture Corporation
- Status:
- Released
The Dungeon Cast & Crew
Main cast
William Fountaine
as Stephen Cameron (as William E. Fountaine)
- Shingzie Howard
Shingzie Howard
as Myrtle Downing
- J. Kenneth Goodman
J. Kenneth Goodman
- William Crowell
William Crowell
as 'Gyp' Lassiter (as W.B.F. Crowell)
- Earle Browne Cook
Earle Browne Cook
- Blanche Thompson
Blanche Thompson
- Alma Sewel
Alma Sewel
Key crew
Directed by Oscar Micheaux, written by Oscar Micheaux, produced by Oscar Micheaux.
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The Dungeon Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Dungeon – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Dungeon?
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The main cast of The Dungeon (1922) includes William Fountaine, Shingzie Howard, J. Kenneth Goodman, William Crowell and Earle Browne Cook. 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 Dungeon released?
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The Dungeon was released on May 22, 1922.
Is The Dungeon worth watching?
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The Dungeon (1922) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, crime and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.