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.
Release Date:
2020-04-15
Runtime:
95 minutes
Movie Genres:
Unknown
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Starring:
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
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Eve Annenberg
as Susan Glaspell
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Nicholas Dorr
as Jig Cook
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Heather Egeli
as Ida Rauh
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Alexandra Foucard
as Anita Bush
Sarah MacDonnell
as Christine Ell
Daniel Washington
as Paul Robeson
Tim Misuradze
as James Light
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Michael James Dreyer
as Witch Doctor
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David Bishop
as Theatre Patron
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John Clayton
as Charles Ellis
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Anna McEntee
as Mary Blair
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Adrienne Earle Pender
as Lincoln's Maid Susan
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Janey David
as Lounge Singer
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Ian Bowater
as George Hunterfield
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Charles Daniel
as Boxing Trainer
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Stuard Derick
as Robert Elwyn
Larry Mahan
as Charles' Friend at Speakeasy
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Bryce Egeli
as Theatre Custodian
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Dave Loving
as Chauffeur
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Leslie Lobell
as Society Woman
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Will Oxtoby
as Cub Reporter
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Kayleigh Brown
as Minstrel Singer
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Christina Egeli
as Stage Manager
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Tim Costigan
as Palace Guard