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The Scar of Shame

1929, English. Directed by Frank Peregini.

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

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1h 26m
Post-credits
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Language
English
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The Scar of Shame is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.

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Released
13 April 1929
Country
United States of America
Written by
David Starkman
marriage contractprison escapeclass differencessilent filmframed for a crimesleazy pimpsexual exploitationabusive stepfathermother son relationshipafrican americancastepiano playermelodrama

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The Scar of Shame runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).

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The Scar of Shame is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)

What movies are like The Scar of Shame?

If you liked The Scar of Shame, try The Color Purple, May December, Mildred Pierce.

Who directed The Scar of Shame?

The Scar of Shame (1929) was directed by Frank Peregini and stars Harry Henderson, Norman Johnstone, Ann Kennedy.

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