The Crimson Skull is a 1922 American silent Western mystery film that was produced by the Norman Film Manufacturing Company.[1] The six-reel film was made on location in Boley, Oklahoma[2] and was made along with The Bull-Dogger, which its release followed.[3] Local cowboys appear in the film backing up the actors and professional rodeo performer Bill Pickett.[4] It was marketed as a "Baffling Western Mystery Photo-play". The film is considered lost. Press books for the film remain in existence.
| The Crimson Skull | |
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| Produced by | Richard Norman |
| Starring | Anita Bush Lawrence Chenault Bill Pickett Steve Reynolds |
Production company | Norman MFG Film Co. |
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| Country | United States |
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References
edit- ^ "The Crimson Skull". www.tcm.com.
- ^ Richards, Larry (May 21, 1998). African American Films Through 1959: A Comprehensive, Illustrated Filmography. McFarland. ISBN 9780786403073 – via Google Books.
- ^ Wooley, John (October 9, 2012). Shot in Oklahoma: A Century of Sooner State Cinema. University of Oklahoma Press. ISBN 9780806184074 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Black Creation". Institute of Afro-American Affairs. May 21, 1972 – via Google Books.
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