The Black Emperor of Broadway
The Black Emperor of Broadway
Release: 2020-04-15
·Runtime: 95m
·★ 6.5
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.
Production Countries
United States of America
Cast
Shaun Parkes
as Charles S. Gilpin
John Hensley
as Eugene O'Neill
Nick Moran
as Jasper Deeter
Liza Weil
as Agnes Boulton
Nija Okoro
as Florence Gilpin
Lonnie Farmer
as W.E.B. DuBois
Sarah MacDonnell
as Christine Ell
Daniel Washington
as Paul Robeson
Tim Misuradze
as James Light
Larry Mahan
as Charles' Friend at Speakeasy
Paul Hickey
as Usher
