A Son of Satan
“The story of a haunted house”
Synopsis
A Son of Satan is a 1924 silent race film directed, written, produced and distributed by Oscar Micheaux. The film follows the misadventures of a man who accepted a bet to spend a night in a haunted house. Micheaux shot the film in The Bronx, New York, and Roanoke, Virginia. A Son of Satan ran into distribution problems when state censorship boards rejected the film based on its contents. New York censors objected to the film’s depiction of violence, particularly against women and animals (a cat is killed onscreen in one scene, a Ku Klux Klan leader is slain and a man chokes his wife to death), while Virginia censors complained the film’s references to miscegenation would "prove offensive to Southern ladies". In at least one state the film was banned for its title alone No print of the film is known to exist and it is presumed to be a lost film.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1924
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Oscar Micheaux
- Screenplay & Story
- Oscar Micheaux
- Original Title
- A Son of Satan
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Micheaux Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oscar Micheaux
Oscar Micheaux
Oscar Micheaux
Department Leadership Roster
Oscar Micheaux
Writer
Oscar Micheaux
Director
Oscar Micheaux
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Son of Satan
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What is A Son of Satan about?
A Son of Satan is a 1924 silent race film directed, written, produced and distributed by Oscar Micheaux. The film follows the misadventures of a man who accepted a bet to spend a night in a haunted house. Micheaux shot the film in The Bronx, New York, and Roanoke, Virginia. A Son of Satan ran into distribution problems when state censorship boards rejected the film based on its contents. New York censors objected to the film’s depiction of violence, particularly against women and animals (a cat is killed onscreen in one scene, a Ku Klux Klan leader is slain and a man chokes his wife to death), while Virginia censors complained the film’s references to miscegenation would "prove offensive to Southern ladies". In at least one state the film was banned for its title alone No print of the film is known to exist and it is presumed to be a lost film.
Who directed A Son of Satan?
A Son of Satan was directed by Oscar Micheaux.
Who stars in A Son of Satan?
The principal cast of A Son of Satan includes Andrew S. Bishop, Lawrence Chenault, Emmet Anthony, Edna Morton, Monte Hawley.
When was A Son of Satan released and how long is it?
A Son of Satan was released in 1924 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.