Video trailer
Director
Director
Cast
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
Synopsis
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.
Original title
The Black Emperor of Broadway
IMDb Rating
6.9 23 votes