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The Black Emperor of Broadway

Description: 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.

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Homepage: https://www.theblackemperor.com/

Budget: $0 | Revenue : $0

Runtime: 95 minutes

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Shaun Parkes

Played Charles S. Gilpin

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John Hensley

Played Eugene O'Neill

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Nick Moran

Played Jasper Deeter

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Liza Weil

Played Agnes Boulton

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Nija Okoro

Played Florence Gilpin

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Lonnie Farmer

Played W.E.B. DuBois

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Eve Annenberg

Played Susan Glaspell

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Nicholas Dorr

Played Jig Cook

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Heather Egeli

Played Ida Rauh

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Alexandra Foucard

Played Anita Bush

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Sarah MacDonnell

Played Christine Ell

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Daniel Washington

Played Paul Robeson

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Tim Misuradze

Played James Light

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Michael James Dreyer

Played Witch Doctor

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David Bishop

Played Theatre Patron

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John Clayton

Played Charles Ellis

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Anna McEntee

Played Mary Blair

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Adrienne Earle Pender

Played Lincoln's Maid Susan

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Janey David

Played Lounge Singer

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Ian Bowater

Played George Hunterfield

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Charles Daniel

Played Boxing Trainer

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Stuard Derick

Played Robert Elwyn

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Larry Mahan

Played Charles' Friend at Speakeasy

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Bryce Egeli

Played Theatre Custodian

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Dave Loving

Played Chauffeur

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Leslie Lobell

Played Society Woman

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Will Oxtoby

Played Cub Reporter

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Kayleigh Brown

Played Minstrel Singer

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Christina Egeli

Played Stage Manager

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Tim Costigan

Played Palace Guard

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Issa Coulibaly

Played Drummer

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Chev Hardy

Played Speakeasy Singer

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James Little

Played Actor at Audition

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Roger A. Chauvette

Played Minstrel Show Caller

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Paul Hickey

Played Usher

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Seneeca Wilson

Played Alma Benjamin

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Fred Biddle

Played Langston Hughes

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