The Black Emperor of Broadway
Drama
⭐ 6.1 / 10(150)
In 1921, Eugene O'Neill rejects the use of blackface and casts African American actor Charles Gilpin in the lead of his groundbreaking play "Emperor Jones".
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Released
- 2020
Details
Release year: 2020
Storyline
In 1921, Eugene O'Neill rejects the use of blackface and casts African American actor Charles Gilpin in the lead of his groundbreaking play "Emperor Jones".
Top credits
Directors
Cast
See all 42 credits →- Shaun Parkes — Charles S. Gilpin
- John Hensley — Eugene O'Neill
- Nick Moran — Jasper Deeter
- Liza Weil — Agnes Boulton