The Exile
“Mighty Modern All Talking Epic Of Negro Life”
Synopsis
An idealistic young man is torn between a sultry Chicago nightclub owner and a Scottish South Dakotan farmgirl.
Top Cast
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Eunice Brooks
Edith Duval
Stanley Morell
Jean Baptiste
Celeste Cole
A Singer
Kathleen Noisette
Madge
Charles R. Moore
Jack Stewart
Nora Newsome
Agnes Stewart
George Randol
"Bill" Prescott
A.B. DeComathiere
An outlaw
Carl Mahon
"Jango"
Lou Vernon
District Attorney
Donald Heywood
Bandleader
Roland Holder
Tap dancer
Louise Cook
Dancer
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 15, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$15K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Oscar Micheaux
- Screenplay & Story
- Oscar Micheaux
- Original Score
- Donald Heywood
- Original Title
- The Exile
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Budget
- $15K
- Production Studios
- Micheaux Picture Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oscar Micheaux
Oscar Micheaux
Donald Heywood
Walter Strenge, Lester Lang
Oscar Micheaux
Department Leadership Roster
Oscar Micheaux
Writer
Oscar Micheaux
Director
Oscar Micheaux
Producer
Donald Heywood
Original Music Composer
Walter Strenge
Director of Photography
Lester Lang
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Exile
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Exile about?
An idealistic young man is torn between a sultry Chicago nightclub owner and a Scottish South Dakotan farmgirl.
Who directed The Exile?
The Exile was directed by Oscar Micheaux.
Who stars in The Exile?
The principal cast of The Exile includes Eunice Brooks, Stanley Morell, Celeste Cole, Kathleen Noisette, Charles R. Moore.
When was The Exile released and how long is it?
The Exile was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for The Exile?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Exile was composed by Donald Heywood.
Is The Exile based on a book or true story?
The Exile is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Oscar Micheaux".