The Schemers (1922 film)

The Schemers is a 1922 REOL Productions film with a plot about chemists developing a substitute for gasoline. Written and directed by Wallace Johnson, it stars African American actors George Edward Brown, Lawrence Chenault, Walter Thomas and Edna Morton. Lobby cards for the film were donated to the New York Public Library.[1] Three of the images are online.[2][3][4] Pursuers of the formula carry out a kidnapping and a detective works the case.[5]

Robert Levy is listed as director in the copyright.[6]

Cast

References

  1. ^ Griep, Mark A.; Mikasen, Marjorie L. (August 12, 2009). "ReAction!: Chemistry in the Movies". Oxford University Press – via Google Books.
  2. ^ ""The schemers": ID 1260640". Retrieved February 1, 2026 – via New York Public Library Digital Collections.
  3. ^ ""The Schemers": ID 1260641". Retrieved February 1, 2026 – via New York Public Library Digital Collections.
  4. ^ ""The schemers" ID 1260646". Retrieved February 1, 2026 – via New York Public Library Digital Collections.
  5. ^ Wlaschin, Ken (October 21, 2009). "Silent Mystery and Detective Movies: A Comprehensive Filmography". McFarland – via Google Books.
  6. ^ Office, Library of Congress Copyright (January 31, 1923). "Catalog of Copyright Entries. Part 1. [B] Group 2. Pamphlets, Etc. New Series" – via Google Books.
  7. ^ Gevinson, Alan (January 31, 1997). "Within Our Gates: Ethnicity in American Feature Films, 1911-1960". University of California Press – via Google Books.
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