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The House Behind the Cedars

The House Behind the Cedars

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Drama

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Directed by Oscar Micheaux.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

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Rating

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Release Date

02 January 1927

Country

United States of America

Cast

Shingzie Howard

Shingzie Howard

Andrew Bishop

Andrew Bishop

Lawrence Chenault

Lawrence Chenault

William Crowell

William Crowell

Alma Sewel

Alma Sewel

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