Movie

Emperor Jones

Released: September 29, 1933 (1933)

Runtime: 73 minutes

Genres: Drama, Music

Unscrupulously ambitious, Brutus Jones escapes from jail after killing a guard and, through bluff and bravado, finds himself the emperor of a Caribbean island.

Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)

Dudley Digges as Smithers
Age at release: 54
Moms Mabley as Marcella
Age at release: 39
Rex Ingram as Court Crier
Age at release: 37
Paul Robeson as Brutus Jones
Age at release: 35
Fredi Washington as Undine
Age at release: 29
Ruby Elzy as Dolly
Age at release: 25
Billie Holiday as Extra in Nightclub Scene
Age at release: 18
Harold Nicholas as Young Tap Dancer
Age at release: 12
Frank H. Wilson as Jeff
Age at release: Unknown
George Haymid Stamper as Lem
Age at release: Unknown