Movie

The Black Emperor of Broadway

★ 6.5/10 · 2 votes 2020 1h 35m Released

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.

Cast

Shaun Parkes Charles S. Gilpin John Hensley Eugene O'Neill Nick Moran Jasper Deeter Liza Weil Agnes Boulton Nija Okoro Florence Gilpin Lonnie Farmer W.E.B. DuBois