God's Step Children
Synopsis
Naomi, a light-skinned Black child, is abandoned by her mother and raised by the virtuous Mrs. Saunders. When the girl's fixation with whiteness turns her against her own race, she is sent to a convent. Hopelessly in love with her adoptive brother Jimmie, Naomi consents to marry his friend, but is repulsed by his darker skin and unrefined ways.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Jacqueline Lewis
Young Naomi
Ethel Moses
Mrs. Cushinberry / Eva
Alice B. Russell
Mrs. Saunders
Trixie Smith
A Visitor
Charles Thompson
Young Jimmie
Carman Newsome
Adult Jimmie
Gloria Press
Adult Naomi
Alec Lovejoy
Ontrue Cowper
Columbus Jackson
Cowper's Associate
Laura Bowman
Aunt Carrie
Sam Patterson
Banker
Charles R. Moore
School Superintent
Consuela Harris
Muscle Dancer (Consuelo Harris)
Sammy Gardiner
Tap Dancer
Leon Gross
Orchestra Leader
Dorothy Van Engle
Naomi's Mother
Cherokee Thornton
Clyde Wade
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Oscar Micheaux
- Screenplay & Story
- Oscar Micheaux
- Original Title
- God's Step Children
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Micheaux Picture Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oscar Micheaux
Oscar Micheaux
Lester Lang
Patricia Rooney, Leonard Weiss
Oscar Micheaux
Department Leadership Roster
Oscar Micheaux
Director
Oscar Micheaux
Screenplay
Patricia Rooney
Editor
Lester Lang
Director of Photography
Leonard Weiss
Editor
Oscar Micheaux
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About God's Step Children
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is God's Step Children about?
Naomi, a light-skinned Black child, is abandoned by her mother and raised by the virtuous Mrs. Saunders. When the girl's fixation with whiteness turns her against her own race, she is sent to a convent. Hopelessly in love with her adoptive brother Jimmie, Naomi consents to marry his friend, but is repulsed by his darker skin and unrefined ways.
Who directed God's Step Children?
God's Step Children was directed by Oscar Micheaux.
Who stars in God's Step Children?
The principal cast of God's Step Children includes Jacqueline Lewis, Ethel Moses, Alice B. Russell, Trixie Smith, Charles Thompson.
When was God's Step Children released and how long is it?
God's Step Children was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.