Donald Heywood
Trinidadian-American composer, writer, & director (1896-1967)
Donald Heywood was a Trinidadian-born American songwriter, composer, writer and director. He composed for "I'm Coming Virginia" in 1926, which became a hit for Ethel Waters. He became a prominent figure in black musical theater, and produced scores for films such as Moon Over Harlem (1939) and Murder on Lenox Avenue (1941).
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 3 films (1931–1941) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field.
| Year ▲ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | The exile. | Oscar Micheaux. | 9 reels | 16mm | B&W | sound |
| 1939 | MOON OVER HARLEM. | Meteor Productions Inc. | 8 reels | B&W | ||
| 1941 | MURDER ON LENOX AVENUE | Colonnade Pictures Corp | 2463 | 16mm | B&W | sound |