The Exile
1931 · 1h 14m · Drama, Music · United States of America
Mighty Modern All Talking Epic Of Negro Life
An idealistic young man is torn between a sultry Chicago nightclub owner and a Scottish South Dakotan farmgirl.
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Oscar MicheauxBased on the novel by
Oscar Micheaux5.9Smart score
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1930safrican americanchicago, illinoisjazz clubmusicalsouth dakota
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