Body and Soul

(1925)Directed by Oscar Micheaux94 minDrama

A convict escapes to a Southern town and passes himself off as a reverend, giving him the perfect cover to swindle the townspeople and corrupt an innocent young woman.

Paul Robesonas Reverend Isaiah T. Jenkins / His brother Sylvester
Mercedes Gilbertas Sister Martha Jane
Julia Theresa Russellas Isabelle
Marshall Rogersas Speakeasy Proprietor
Lawrence Chenaultas Yello-Curley' Hinds - the Phony Reverend's Former Jailmate
Chester A. Alexanderas Deacon Simpkins - a Church Elder
Walter Henry Cornickas Brother Amos - a Church Elder
Lillian Johnsonas "Sis" Ca'line
Madame Robinsonas "Sis" Lucy