Object Details
Created by
Astor Pictures, American, 1930 - 1963
Subject of
Oscar Micheaux, American, 1884 - 1951
Description
A lobby card for the movie "The Betrayal". The card is comprised of a black-and-white image of a man and woman standing in a room in front of another man lying on the carpet on the floor. The man on the floor appears to be dead. The woman is wearing a dark shiny dress and is holding a gun at her side in her left hand. Her right hand is resting on her chest and her face appears to be in a state of shock. The man standing next to her is wearing a light colored suit and hat and is extending his hand toward her. In the lower proper left there is a box with text that reads [GREATEST NEGRO PHOTOPLAY OF ALL TIME/ ASTOR PICTURES Presents/ The/ Betrayal/ OSCAR MICHEAUX'S/ Thrilling Motion Picture Epic/ Based on the immortal novel/ "THE WIND FROM NOWHERE"].
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David A. Lowrance
Date
1948
Object number
2011.160.4
Restrictions & Rights
Public Domain - film in public domain, materials as well
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
lobby cards
Medium
paper (fiber product)
Dimensions
H x W: 11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm)
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Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Advertisements
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Film
Race films
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2011.160.4