The Black Emperor of Broadway 2020
Runtime
95 mins
Language
English
This film recounts the remarkable true story of Charles S. Gilpin, a groundbreaking actor who became the first African American star on Broadway. His career reached a peak with his leading role in Eugene O’Neill’s provocative play, The Emperor Jones, a production that challenged racial boundaries and brought him unprecedented recognition. The story explores his journey and the impact of this historic moment in theater history.
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Daniel Washington
Paul Robeson
Shaun Parkes
Charles S. Gilpin
Lonnie Farmer
W.E.B. DuBois
Nick Moran
Jasper Deeter
Tim Misuradze
James Light
Liza Weil
Agnes Boulton
Nicholas Dorr
Jig Cook
Fred Biddle
Langston Hughes
John Hensley
Eugene O'Neill
John Clayton
Charles Ellis
James Little
Actor at Audition
Paul Hickey
Usher
David Bishop
Theatre Patron
Heather Egeli
Ida Rauh
Bryce Egeli
Theatre Custodian
Christina Egeli
Stage Manager
Sarah MacDonnell
Christine Ell
Alexandra Foucard
Anita Bush
Nija Okoro
Florence Gilpin
Michael James Dreyer
Witch Doctor
Anna McEntee
Mary Blair
Janey David
Lounge Singer
Adrienne Earle Pender
Lincoln's Maid Susan
Ian Bowater
George Hunterfield
Charles Daniel
Boxing Trainer
Stuard Derick
Robert Elwyn
Larry Mahan
Charles' Friend at Speakeasy
Dave Loving
Chauffeur
Leslie Lobell
Society Woman
Will Oxtoby
Cub Reporter
Kayleigh Brown
Minstrel Singer
Tim Costigan
Palace Guard
Issa Coulibaly
Drummer
Chev Hardy
Speakeasy Singer
Roger A. Chauvette
Minstrel Show Caller
Seneeca Wilson
Alma Benjamin
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