Who wrote, produced, and directed The Betrayal?

Q: Who wrote, produced, and directed The Betrayal?


A: Oscar Micheaux.

Q: What is The Betrayal based on?


A: It is based on his book The Wind From Nowhere and his movie The Homesteader.

Q: What is the plot of The Betrayal?


A: The movie tells of the tangled relationships among African American farm people in South Dakota.

Q: Who starred in The Betrayal?


A: Leroy Collins in his one and only movie role.

Q: How was The Betrayal received by critics?


A: The movie was poorly received among both white and black critics.

Q: Is The Betrayal considered a lost movie?


A: Yes, it is considered a "lost" movie because no print is known to exist.

Q: What was the significance of The Betrayal opening in a white theater?


A: It was the first race movie to open in a white theater.

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