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    The Black Emperor of Broadway

    95'

    2020-04-15

    6.5

    Overview:

    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.

    DirectingArthur EgeliWritingIan Bowater

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    Cast

    2

    Charles S. Gilpin

    Shaun Parkes

    1

    Eugene O'Neill

    John Hensley

    2

    Jasper Deeter

    Nick Moran

    2

    Agnes Boulton

    Liza Weil

    1

    Florence Gilpin

    Nija Okoro

    1

    W.E.B. DuBois

    Lonnie Farmer

    1

    Susan Glaspell

    Eve Annenberg

    1

    Jig Cook

    Nicholas Dorr

    1

    Ida Rauh

    Heather Egeli

    1

    Anita Bush

    Alexandra Foucard

    1

    Christine Ell

    Sarah MacDonnell

    1

    Paul Robeson

    Daniel Washington

    1

    James Light

    Tim Misuradze

    1

    Witch Doctor

    Michael James Dreyer

    1

    Theatre Patron

    David Bishop

    1

    Charles Ellis

    John Clayton

    1

    Mary Blair

    Anna McEntee

    1

    Lincoln's Maid Susan

    Adrienne Earle Pender

    1

    Lounge Singer

    Janey David

    1

    George Hunterfield

    Ian Bowater

    1

    Boxing Trainer

    Charles Daniel

    1

    Robert Elwyn

    Stuard Derick

    1

    Charles' Friend at Speakeasy

    Larry Mahan

    1

    Theatre Custodian

    Bryce Egeli

    1

    Chauffeur

    Dave Loving

    1

    Society Woman

    Leslie Lobell

    1

    Cub Reporter

    Will Oxtoby

    1

    Minstrel Singer

    Kayleigh Brown

    1

    Stage Manager

    Christina Egeli

    1

    Palace Guard

    Tim Costigan

    1

    Drummer

    Issa Coulibaly

    1

    Speakeasy Singer

    Chev Hardy

    1

    Actor at Audition

    James Little

    1

    Minstrel Show Caller

    Roger A. Chauvette

    1

    Usher

    Paul Hickey

    1

    Alma Benjamin

    Seneeca Wilson

    1

    Langston Hughes

    Fred Biddle

    Details:

    • Budget: 0
    • Home page
    • Revenue: 0
    • List of countries:
      1. United States of America
    • List of languages:
      1. English
    • List of companies:
      1. Vote Count: 2
      2. Popularity: 0.5164
      3. Status: Released
      4. Original title:The Black Emperor of Broadway

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