Adapted in Film
- 1926, The Conjure Woman (film version by Oscar Micheaux was entitled The Spider's Web)
- 1927, The House Behind the Cedars (film version by Oscar Micheaux was entitled The Millionaire)
- 2008, Dante James produced a film adapted from Chesnutt's short story The Doll. It was adapted in fulfillment of a course entitled “Adapting Literature, Producing Film”. The film premiered at the San Diego Black Film Festival on January 31, 2008, where Clayton LeBouef won an award for "Best Actor". It also won "Best Short Film" at The Sweet Auburn International Film Festival, and the "Short Film" award at the Hollywood Black Film Festival.
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