The Black Emperor of Broadway
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.
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. 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
Sarah MacDonnell
Christine Ell
Daniel Washington
Paul Robeson
Tim Misuradze
James Light
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Michael James Dreyer
Witch Doctor
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David Bishop
Theatre Patron
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John Clayton
Charles Ellis
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Anna McEntee
Mary Blair
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Adrienne Earle Pender
Lincoln's Maid Susan
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Janey David
Lounge Singer
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Ian Bowater
George Hunterfield
