Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Oscar Micheaux
Writers Oscar Micheaux
Studio Micheaux Picture Corporation
Rating 8.0/10
Language EN

Cast & Crew

William Fountaine

William Fountaine

Stephen Cameron (as William E. Fountaine)

Shingzie Howard

Myrtle Downing

J. Kenneth Goodman

William Crowell

'Gyp' Lassiter (as W.B.F. Crowell)

Earle Browne Cook

Blanche Thompson

Alma Sewel

Frequently Asked Questions

The Dungeon was released on May 22, 1922.

The Dungeon is a Drama, Crime, Horror movie.

The Dungeon has a rating of 8.0 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Dungeon is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Dungeon was directed by Oscar Micheaux.

The main cast of The Dungeon includes William Fountaine, Shingzie Howard, J. Kenneth Goodman.

The Dungeon is originally in English.