Native Son
Year Released
1951
Genre
Drama
Production
Argentina Sono Films S.A.C.I.
Director
Pierre Chenal
Overview
A young man working as a chauffeur for an affluent family accidentally kills their teenage daughter and attempts to cover it up. Based on Richard Wright’s novel.
Credits
Producer
James Prades
Director
Pierre Chenal
Screenplay
Pierre ChenalRichard Wright
Photography
A. U. Merayo
Editor
George Garate
Actor
Jean WallaceRichard WrightNicholas JoyGloria MadisonCharles CaneGeorge RigaudGeorge GreenWilla Pearl CurtinGene MichaelDon Dean
Production
Argentina Sono Films S.A.C.I.
Distribution
Classic Pictures, Inc.
Technical Specs
Year Released
1951
Genre
Drama
Color
Black and White
Aspect Ratio
1.37:1
Running Time
01:48
About the Filmography
The selected filmography for the years 1897–1971 includes works featured in the exhibition and others that are considered historically, socially, or politically relevant. Hollywood productions are generally excluded; the focus is instead on independent films, particularly the work of Black filmmakers. Black Academy Award nominees and winners are noted. This filmography was compiled using the AFI Catalog of Feature Films and various filmographies, including those by Klotman, Richards, and Hyatt. Primary production materials and contemporaneous film reviews were also consulted. Complete credits for many of the films are unavailable. All films are US productions unless otherwise noted, and distribution credits refer to the original distributors.