Filmed in New York in late 1924, Oscar Micheaux's Body and Soul features Paul Robeson in the role of Reverend Jenkins, an escaped convict posing as a preacher.

In this scene, a recently-released fellow convict recognizes Jenkins—and realizes his intent.

For more clips of Micheaux's work, view the Within Our Gates clip featuring Evelyn Preer.
Clip of Body and Soul (1925) directed by Oscar Micheaux, starring Paul Robeson.