The Black Emperor of Broadway
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.
Release Date
April 15, 2020Runtime
95 minRating
NRDirected by
Arthur EgeliScreenplay by
Ian BowaterLanguage
EnglishBudget
$0Revenue
$0Status
ReleasedCast
Shaun Parkes
Charles S. GilpinJohn Hensley
Eugene O'NeillNick Moran
Jasper DeeterLiza Weil
Agnes BoultonNija Okoro
Florence GilpinLonnie Farmer
W.E.B. DuBoisSarah MacDonnell
Christine EllDaniel Washington
Paul RobesonTim Misuradze
James LightLarry Mahan
Charles' Friend at SpeakeasyPaul Hickey
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The Black Emperor of Broadway Trailer (short version)
Cast37 cast members
Trailers1 video