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.
2020-04-15
en
Cast
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
Sarah MacDonnell as Christine Ell
Daniel Washington as Paul Robeson
Tim Misuradze as James Light
Larry Mahan as Charles' Friend at Speakeasy
Paul Hickey as Usher