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Marie Doro played the male role of Oliver Twist in 1916. It wasn't uncommon for females to play males. However, it was becoming less accepted, as we can see from the snarky town of this article. While Doro wore trousers in the film, it was frowned…

Marie Doro was afforded much more freedom on the screen than off.

Within Our Gates is a 1920 film starring Evelyn Preer. It was made in direct response to The Birth of a Nation. It is the story of a black woman who raises money for a local school in need. She faces adversity and finds love along the way. The…