The Black Emperor of Broadway

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.

Director: Arthur Egeli

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. DuBois

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Eve Annenberg

Susan Glaspell

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Nicholas Dorr

Jig Cook

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Heather Egeli

Ida Rauh

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Alexandra Foucard

Anita Bush