Birthright

Nan
1h 13m
1924

Overview

A young black Harvard graduate fights against a variety of obstacles, including racist opposition, in order to build a school for black children. Considered a lost film.

Country : United States of America
Genre : Drama
Languages : No Language
Released Date: 1924-02-01

Top Billed Cast

J. Homer Tutt

Peter Siner

Evelyn Preer

Cissie Deldine

Salem Tutt Whitney

Tump Pack

Lawrence Chenault

William Crowell

Alec Lovejoy

Ethel Moses

Carman Newsome

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