The House Behind the Cedars
The House Behind the Cedars
1927, English. Directed by Oscar Micheaux.
Rena is a young woman of mixed race. Although she is romantically pursued by an upwardly mobile African American named Frank, Rena does not decide in his favor. Her appearance allows her to pass for white, as she is of majority European ancestry, although she has grown up in the black community. She meets and falls in love with George Tryon, a young white aristocrat. But as their relationship deepens, Rena believes she has to acknowledge her African ancestry. Considered a lost film.
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- Released
- 2 January 1927
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Oscar Micheaux
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The House Behind the Cedars isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 2 January 1927. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
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Who directed The House Behind the Cedars?
The House Behind the Cedars (1927) was directed by Oscar Micheaux and stars Shingzie Howard, Andrew Bishop, Lawrence Chenault.