The Symbol of the Unconquered
Year Released
1920
Genre
Drama
Production
Micheaux Film Corporation
Director
Oscar Micheaux
Overview
Micheaux depicts the reemergence of the Ku Klux Klan, called the Kings of the Black Cross in the film, who use racial violence to attempt to steal valuable land. Micheaux depicts the reemergence of the Ku Klux Klan, called the Kings of the Black Cross in the film, who use racial violence to attempt to steal valuable land.
Credits
Producer
Oscar Micheaux
Director
Oscar Micheaux
Screenplay
Oscar Micheaux
Actor
Iris HallWalker ThompsonLawrence ChenaultJimmy BurressMattie WilkesE. G. TatumLeigh WhipperJames BurroughGeorge CatlinEdward ElkasLouis Dean
Production
Micheaux Film Corporation
Distribution
Micheaux Film Corporation
Technical Specs
Year Released
1920
Genre
Drama
Color
Black and White
Aspect Ratio
1.33:1
Running Time (Reels)
8 reels
Alternative Titles
The Wilderness Trail
About the Filmography
The selected filmography for the years 1897–1971 includes works featured in the exhibition and others that are considered historically, socially, or politically relevant. Hollywood productions are generally excluded; the focus is instead on independent films, particularly the work of Black filmmakers. Black Academy Award nominees and winners are noted. This filmography was compiled using the AFI Catalog of Feature Films and various filmographies, including those by Klotman, Richards, and Hyatt. Primary production materials and contemporaneous film reviews were also consulted. Complete credits for many of the films are unavailable. All films are US productions unless otherwise noted, and distribution credits refer to the original distributors.