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The Black Emperor of Broadway

2020
1h 35m
Director: Arthur Egeli
Writer: Ian Bowater

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.

Cast

20 people
Photo of Shaun Parkes as Charles S. Gilpin

Shaun Parkes

Charles S. Gilpin

Photo of John Hensley as Eugene O'Neill

John Hensley

Eugene O'Neill

Photo of Nick Moran as Jasper Deeter

Nick Moran

Jasper Deeter

Photo of Liza Weil as Agnes Boulton

Liza Weil

Agnes Boulton

Photo of Nija Okoro as Florence Gilpin

Nija Okoro

Florence Gilpin

Photo of Lonnie Farmer as W.E.B. DuBois

Lonnie Farmer

W.E.B. DuBois

Photo of Eve Annenberg as Susan Glaspell

Eve Annenberg

Susan Glaspell

Photo of Nicholas Dorr as Jig Cook

Nicholas Dorr

Jig Cook

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