The Black Emperor of Broadway (2020)

  • NR
  • 04/15/2020 (US)
  • 1h 35m

Overview

This feature film tells the true story of Charles S. Gilpin; the first black star on Broadway and his leading role in Eugene O'Neill's controversial play, The Emperor Jones.

Arthur Egeli

Director

Ian Bowater

Screenplay

Cast

Shaun Parkes's headshot

Shaun Parkes

Charles S. Gilpin
John Hensley's headshot

John Hensley

Eugene O'Neill
Nick Moran's headshot

Nick Moran

Jasper Deeter
Liza Weil's headshot

Liza Weil

Agnes Boulton
Nija Okoro's headshot

Nija Okoro

Florence Gilpin
Lonnie Farmer's headshot

Lonnie Farmer

W.E.B. DuBois
Eve Annenberg's headshot

Eve Annenberg

Susan Glaspell
Nicholas Dorr's headshot

Nicholas Dorr

Jig Cook

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