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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The Black Emperor of Broadway

April 15, 2020

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Charles S. Gilpin

Eugene O'Neill

Jasper Deeter

Agnes Boulton

Florence Gilpin

W.E.B. DuBois

Susan Glaspell

Jig Cook

Ida Rauh

Anita Bush

Christine Ell

Paul Robeson

James Light

Witch Doctor

Theatre Patron

Charles Ellis

Mary Blair

Lincoln's Maid Susan

Lounge Singer

George Hunterfield

Boxing Trainer

Robert Elwyn

Charles' Friend at Speakeasy

Theatre Custodian

Chauffeur

Society Woman

Cub Reporter

Minstrel Singer

Stage Manager

Palace Guard

Drummer

Speakeasy Singer

Actor at Audition

Minstrel Show Caller

Usher

Alma Benjamin

Langston Hughes

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