The Black Emperor of Broadway
6.5
2 votes
2020
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.
Directed by Arthur Egeli
Top cast
Shaun Parkes
Charles S. Gilpin
John Hensley
Eugene O'Neill
Nick Moran
Jasper Deeter
Liza Weil
Agnes Boulton
Nija Okoro
Florence Gilpin
Lonnie Farmer
W.E.B. DuBoisE
Eve Annenberg
Susan GlaspellN
Nicholas Dorr
Jig CookH
Heather Egeli
Ida RauhA
Alexandra Foucard
Anita Bush
Sarah MacDonnell
Christine Ell
Daniel Washington
Paul Robeson
Tim Misuradze
James LightM
Michael James Dreyer
Witch DoctorD
David Bishop
Theatre PatronJ
John Clayton
Charles EllisA
Anna McEntee
Mary BlairA
Adrienne Earle Pender
Lincoln's Maid SusanJ
Janey David
Lounge SingerI
Ian Bowater
George HunterfieldDetails
Status
Released
Release date
April 15, 2020
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Language
English
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