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The Black Emperor of Broadway

The Black Emperor of Broadway

2020·Movie·1h 35m

6.5 / 10 (2 votes)

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
Original language
English
Released
15 April 2020

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Last verified 2 Nov 2026

Cast

  • Shaun Parkes

    Shaun Parkes

    Charles S. Gilpin

  • John Hensley

    John Hensley

    Eugene O'Neill

  • Nick Moran

    Nick Moran

    Jasper Deeter

  • Liza Weil

    Liza Weil

    Agnes Boulton

  • Nija Okoro

    Nija Okoro

    Florence Gilpin

  • Lonnie Farmer

    Lonnie Farmer

    W.E.B. DuBois

  • EA

    Eve Annenberg

    Susan Glaspell

  • ND

    Nicholas Dorr

    Jig Cook

  • HE

    Heather Egeli

    Ida Rauh

  • AF

    Alexandra Foucard

    Anita Bush

  • Sarah MacDonnell

    Sarah MacDonnell

    Christine Ell

  • Daniel Washington

    Daniel Washington

    Paul Robeson