What is the duration of Emperor Jones?

The duration of Emperor Jones is 73 mins.

What is the original language of Emperor Jones?

The original language of Emperor Jones is English.

Who directed Emperor Jones?

Emperor Jones was directed by Dudley Murphy.

Which studio made Emperor Jones?

Emperor Jones was produced by John Krimsky and Gifford Cochran Inc..

Emperor Jones 1933

Q: Does Emperor Jones have end credit scenes?

Emperor Jones does not have end credit scenes.

Music

Drama

Runtime

73 mins

Language

English

Brutus Jones, driven by ruthless ambition, kills a guard and escapes prison. Using sheer bluff and bravado, he seizes power on a Caribbean island, rising from fugitive to self‑styled emperor despite a night of gambling, dice and murder that set his course.

John Krimsky and Gifford Cochran Inc.

Studio

Dudley Murphy

Director

Does Emperor Jones have end credit scenes?

No!

Emperor Jones does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Moms Mabley

Marcella

Billie Holiday

Extra in Nightclub Scene

Dudley Digges

Smithers

Frank H. Wilson

Jeff

Rex Ingram

Court Crier

Paul Robeson

Brutus Jones

Harold Nicholas

Young Tap Dancer

Fredi Washington

Undine

Ruby Elzy

Dolly

George Haymid Stamper

Lem

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Preview Clip: The Emperor Jones (1933, Paul Robeson, Fredi Washingston, Mom Mabley, Frank Wilson)

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