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The Symbol of the Unconquered (aka The Wilderness Trail) is a 1920 silent "race film" drama produced, written and directed by Oscar Micheaux.
This film is Micheaux's fourth feature-length film and along with Within Our Gates is amongst his earliest surviving works. This film was made at Fort Lee, New Jersey and released by Micheaux on November 29, 1920. A print of the film is extant at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
Original Release
11/29/1920
US Release
11/29/1920
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Iris Hall | Eve Mason / Evon Mason |
| Walker Thompson | Hugh Van Allen |
| Lawrence Chenault | Jefferson Driscoll |
| Mattie Wilkes | Mother Driscoll |
| Louis Dean | August Barr |
| Leigh Whipper | Tugi - an Indian Fakir |
| Jim Burris | |
| E.G. Tatum | Abraham |
| James Burrough | |
| George Catlin | Dick Mason |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Iris Hall | Eve Mason / Evon Mason |
| Walker Thompson | Hugh Van Allen |
| Lawrence Chenault | Jefferson Driscoll |
| Mattie Wilkes | Mother Driscoll |
| Louis Dean | August Barr |
| Leigh Whipper | Tugi - an Indian Fakir |
| Jim Burris | |
| E.G. Tatum | Abraham |
| James Burrough | |
| George Catlin | Dick Mason |
| Edward Fraction | Peter Kaden |
| Edward E. King | Tom Cutschawl |
| Lena L. Loach | Christina |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Oscar Micheaux | Producer |
