An article in the 26 Jun 1926 [Norfolk, VA] New Journal and Guide stated that African American filmmaker Oscar Micheaux was working on the scenarios for two upcoming prodcutions, Black Magic and Napoleon. The latter was said to be a fictional tale “inspired from the activities of some intimate insights on the aspirations of Marcus Garvey, self-styled provisional president of African and former commander-in-chief of the Black Star Line.” The film later became known as Marcus Garland, as it was referred to in a 25 Aug 1928 [Pittsburgh, PA] Pittsburgh Courier item, which announced that production was underway with cast members Salem Tutt Whitney and Amy Birdsong. As no further mentions of Marcus Garland were found in contemporary sources, the film does not appear to have been finished or released. ...
An article in the 26 Jun 1926 [Norfolk, VA] New Journal and Guide stated that African American filmmaker Oscar Micheaux was working on the scenarios for two upcoming prodcutions, Black Magic and Napoleon. The latter was said to be a fictional tale “inspired from the activities of some intimate insights on the aspirations of Marcus Garvey, self-styled provisional president of African and former commander-in-chief of the Black Star Line.” The film later became known as Marcus Garland, as it was referred to in a 25 Aug 1928 [Pittsburgh, PA] Pittsburgh Courier item, which announced that production was underway with cast members Salem Tutt Whitney and Amy Birdsong. As no further mentions of Marcus Garland were found in contemporary sources, the film does not appear to have been finished or released.
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