Drama · United States of America · 1929 · 1h 26m

The Scar of Shame

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Director

Cast

Harry Henderson as Alvin Hillyard Norman Johnstone as Eddie Blake Ann Kennedy as Lucretia Green Lucia Lynn Moses as Louise Howard William E. Pettus as 'Spike' Howard Lawrence Chenault as Ralph Hathaway

Crew

Al Liguori — Director of Photography David Starkman — Writer David Starkman — Producer

Synopsis

An educated, upscale young black musician marries a woman from a lower socioeconomic class to get her out of the clutches of her stepfather.

Mood & Themes

marriage contract prison escape class differences silent film framed for a crime sleazy pimp sexual exploitation abusive stepfather mother son relationship african american caste piano player

Key Collaborators

Frank Perugini Director Al Liguori Director of Photography David Starkman Writer David Starkman Producer

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