01 A gambler's soul becomes the subject of a battle between heavenly and devilish forces after he is given a second chance.
6 Best Ernest Whitman Movies
By Vlad Zakh · July 27, 2026
Ernest Whitman built a prolific Hollywood career across dozens of films, bringing warmth and dignity to roles during an era of limited opportunity for Black actors. In Gone with the Wind (1939): A headstrong Southern belle’s tumultuous romances unfold against the backdrop of the Civil War. Also notable is The Prisoner of Shark Island (1936): A doctor imprisoned for unknowingly treating Lincoln’s assassin fights to prove his innocence.
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02 A celebrated dancer recalls his rise through the world of Black musical entertainment.
03 An outlaw's brother seeks vengeance against the men responsible for his sibling's murder.
04 A headstrong Southern belle's tumultuous romances unfold against the backdrop of the Civil War.
05 The infamous outlaw's transformation from wronged farmer to legendary bank robber unfolds across the post-Civil War West.
06 A doctor imprisoned for unknowingly treating Lincoln's assassin fights to prove his innocence.
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