

Screen Snapshots (Series 1, No. 7)
Overview
An episode of the Screen Snapshots newsreels, showing seven segments of filmmakers behind the scenes. Featuring Oscar Micheaux,Colleen Moore, Ormer Locklear, and more.
Top Cast

Oscar Micheaux
self

Virginia Brown Faire
self

Kate Bruce
self

Sheldon Lewis
self

Colleen Moore
self

Enid Bennett
self

Fred Niblo
self

Louise Glaum
self

Ormer Locklear
self
Joy McCreery
self
Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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