Deceit (1923)
Character: Charlotte Chesbro
Deceit (sometimes referred to as The Deceit) is a 1923 American silent black-and-white film. It is a conventional melodrama directed by Oscar Micheaux. Like many of Micheaux's films, Deceit casts clerics in a negative light. Although the film was shot in 1921, it was not released until 1923. It is not known whether the film currently survives, which suggests that it is a lost film. The 1922 film The Hypocrite was shown within Deceit as a film within a film.
The Millionaire (1927)
Character: N/A
An African American entrepreneur who has built up his fortune in South America returns to the U.S. and falls in love with a young woman who turns out to be part of a notorious family of criminals. Considered a lost film.
Spirit of Youth (1938)
Character: Nora Thomas
The story of the rise of boxer Joe Thomas, which paralleled the life of Joe Louis.
Mr. Washington Goes to Town (1942)
Character: Old Crone Hotel Resident
While serving time in county prison, Wallingford sees a story in the newspaper that his cellmate, Schenectady, has inherited a mansionfrom his recently deceased uncle. Hearing this, Schenectady dreams of luxury.
Mokey (1942)
Character: Aunt Deedy
A newlywed tries to deal with her troubled stepchild.
The Easiest Way (1917)
Character: Annie
A young actress seeks an engagement in New York but faces obstacles due to jealousy and politics. Her wealthy broker finances a production, demanding her best role. She resists, then moves to Denver for a stock engagement and falls in love with a newspaper writer.
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