Movie
The Black Emperor of Broadway
Released: April 15, 2020 (2020)
Runtime: 95 minutes
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.
Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)
- Nick Moran as Jasper Deeter
Age at release: 50
- Shaun Parkes as Charles S. Gilpin
Age at release: 47
- John Hensley as Eugene O'Neill
Age at release: 42
- Liza Weil as Agnes Boulton
Age at release: 42
- Nija Okoro as Florence Gilpin
Age at release: Unknown
- Lonnie Farmer as W.E.B. DuBois
Age at release: Unknown
- Eve Annenberg as Susan Glaspell
Age at release: Unknown
- Nicholas Dorr as Jig Cook
Age at release: Unknown
- Heather Egeli as Ida Rauh
Age at release: Unknown
- Alexandra Foucard as Anita Bush
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- Larry Mahan as Charles' Friend at Speakeasy
Age at release: 76
- Sarah MacDonnell as Christine Ell
Age at release: Unknown
- Daniel Washington as Paul Robeson
Age at release: Unknown
- Tim Misuradze as James Light
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- Michael James Dreyer as Witch Doctor
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- David Bishop as Theatre Patron
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- John Clayton as Charles Ellis
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- Anna McEntee as Mary Blair
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- Adrienne Earle Pender as Lincoln's Maid Susan
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- Janey David as Lounge Singer
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- Ian Bowater as George Hunterfield
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- Charles Daniel as Boxing Trainer
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- Stuard Derick as Robert Elwyn
Age at release: Unknown
- Bryce Egeli as Theatre Custodian
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- Dave Loving as Chauffeur
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- Leslie Lobell as Society Woman
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- Will Oxtoby as Cub Reporter
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- Kayleigh Brown as Minstrel Singer
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- Christina Egeli as Stage Manager
Age at release: Unknown
- Tim Costigan as Palace Guard
Age at release: Unknown