MOVIES - Feb. 17, 1987
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Pioneer film maker Oscar Micheaux, who wrote, produced, directed and distributed more than 35 silent and sound films, has become the first black director to be honored with a star on the Walk of Fame. His 1924 film “Body and Soul” starred Paul Robeson in his first screen role.
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