Powell Lindsay (1905 – 1987) was an actor, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on stage and film as well as a director and writer of theatrical productions in the United States.
[1] He's been described as the "muse of black social realism on film.
"[2] He was friends with Langston Hughes and produced works highlighting the work of Hughes.
[3] He was married to June Lindsey (1920-2013)[4] He died of cancer at home in Ann Arbor, Michigan on September 22, 1987.
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