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The Black Emperor of Broadway

Directed by Arthur Egeli
2020    1h 35m    Not Rated
Drama
686%
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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".
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Cast of The Black Emperor of Broadway
  • Shaun ParkesCharles S. Gilpin
  • John HensleyEugene O'Neill
  • Nick MoranJasper Deeter
  • Liza WeilAgnes Boulton
  • Nija OkoroFlorence Gilpin
  • Lonnie FarmerW.E.B. DuBois
  • Eve AnnenbergSusan Glaspell
  • Nicholas DorrJig Cook
  • Heather EgeliIda Rauh
  • Alexandra FoucardAnita Bush
  • Sarah MacDonnellChristine Ell
  • Daniel WashingtonPaul Robeson
  • Tim MisuradzeJames Light
  • Michael James DreyerWitch Doctor
  • David BishopTheatre Patron
  • John ClaytonCharles Ellis
  • Anna McEnteeMary Blair
  • Adrienne Earle PenderLincoln's Maid Susan
  • Janey DavidLounge Singer
  • Ian BowaterGeorge Hunterfield
  • Charles DanielBoxing Trainer
  • Stuard DerickRobert Elwyn
  • Larry MahanCharles' Friend at Speakeasy
  • Bryce EgeliTheatre Custodian
  • Dave LovingChauffeur
  • Leslie LobellSociety Woman
  • Will OxtobyCub Reporter
  • Kayleigh BrownMinstrel Singer
  • Christina EgeliStage Manager
  • Tim CostiganPalace Guard
  • Issa CoulibalyDrummer
  • Chev HardySpeakeasy Singer
  • James LittleActor at Audition
  • Roger A. ChauvetteMinstrel Show Caller
  • Paul HickeyUsher
  • Seneeca WilsonAlma Benjamin
  • Fred BiddleLangston Hughes
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