Oscar Micheaux 1884-1951
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Oscar Devereaux Micheaux (January 2, 1884 – March 25, 1951) was an American author, film director and independent producer of more than 44 films.
Waymark Code: WMGG1K
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 03/01/2013
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OSCAR MICHEAUX
1884-1951
Oscar Micheaux, renowned leading creator of African American "race films" between 1919 and 1948, produced up to six full-length films in Roanoke between 1922 and 1925. The Strand Theatre housed the Micheaux Film Corporation from 1923 to 1925, while Micheaux lodges across the street at the Hampton Hotel, now the Dumas. Many of Roanoke's black professionals bought stock in Micheaux's corporation and five served on its board of directors including Albert F. Brooks, who built the Strand. Famous civil rights attorney Oliver W. Hill, Sr., then a student living in Roanoke, had a walk-on part in one film.
Marker Number: K 90
Marker Title: Oscar Micheaux 1884-1951
Marker Location: Henry St. NW, near Centre Ave. NW
County or Independent City: Roanoke City
Marker Program Sponsor: Department of Historic Resources
Web Site: Not listed
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