The Black Emperor of Broadway

Synopsis

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.

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Key crew

• Arthur EgeliDirector
• Ian BowaterScreenplay

Cast

• Shaun ParkesCharles S. Gilpin
• John HensleyEugene O'Neill
• Nick MoranJasper Deeter
• Liza WeilAgnes Boulton
• Nija OkoroFlorence Gilpin
• Lonnie FarmerW.E.B. DuBois
• Eve AnnenbergSusan Glaspell
• Nicholas DorrJig Cook
• Heather EgeliIda Rauh
• Alexandra FoucardAnita Bush
• Sarah MacDonnellChristine Ell
• Daniel WashingtonPaul Robeson