Overview
With a series of long takes and frontal camera set-ups, Michaeux provides a record of several cabaret acts, using intertitles to separate the individual numbers. This quietly outrageous film begins with the high-toned Heywood Choir singing "Watermelon time" and concludes with Amon David playing a preacher using heavy blackface. Amon Davus was known as "the Back Biting Comedian, Par Excellence", and his sermon is one of Michaeux's many notable send-ups of the clergy.
Frequently Asked Questions & Story Details
Who directed The Darktown Revue?
The Darktown Revue was directed by Oscar Micheaux.
Where was The Darktown Revue produced?
It was produced by companies including Micheaux Picture Corporation in United States of America.
The Darktown Revue Ending Explained & Trivia
The ending of The Darktown Revue wraps up key thematic points regarding its characters. The film showcases excellent use of sound design, writing, and visual effects to create an immersive cinematic environment. For full analysis of ending theories, you can check out our corresponding articles in the Lumaflicks Blog section.
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