Black Oxen is a 1923 American silent fantasy / romantic drama film starring Corinne Griffith, Conway Tearle, and Clara Bow.

[1] Described as "subtle science fiction", the film takes its title from William Butler Yeats: "The years like great Black Oxen tread the world.

Young playwright Lee Clavering meets the rejuvenated Mary and, taken by her perfect poise and serene beauty, falls in love with her.

In 1923 motion picture industry magazine promotions,[4][5] Corinne Griffith was used to advertise the movie because she was a known star and considered one of the most beautiful actresses in cinema.

Publications also used the W. B. Yeats couplet, "The years like Great Black Oxen tread the world // And God the herdsman goads them on behind."