Powell Lindsay
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. He's been described as the "muse of black social realism on film." He was friends with Langston Hughes and produced works highlighting the work of Hughes.
He was married to June Lindsey (1920-2013)
He died of cancer at home in Ann Arbor, Michigan on September 22, 1987.