Laurence Criner
In his time was considered one of the most popular Black actors of stage and screen from the 1920s to the early 1950s starring in close to 30 films. He started his career as one of the members of the famed acting group The Lafayette Players. In 1926, he first starred in independently produced silent…
Known For
3 titles
King of the Zombies
On a spooky island, three stranded travelers find an evil doctor working with foreign spies and in control of zombies.
Black Moon
Young girl escapes voodoo sacrifice of parents on tropical island. Years later, compelled to return with family. Locals revere her as voodoo goddess, driving her insane, leading to family's demise.
The Flying Ace
A WWI fighter pilot returns to his former job as a railroad detective, and must recover a satchel filled with $25,000 of stolen payroll, locate a missing employee, and capture the gang of thieves responsible.