Oscar Micheaux’s Murder in Harlem (1935)

Directed by Oscar Micheaux
Not Rated / Narrative / 1 hour, 36 minutes

A black night watchman at a chemical factory finds the body of a murdered white woman. After he reports it, he finds himself accused of the murder.

Black Lens Film Week is sponsored by Aids Alabama

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