The Black Emperor of Broadway

Arthur Egeli
2020-04-15


6.5
95 min

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.

Cast

Name Character Team
Shaun Parkes Charles S. Gilpin Unowned
John Hensley Eugene O'Neill Unowned
Nick Moran Jasper Deeter Unowned
Liza Weil Agnes Boulton Unowned
Nija Okoro Florence Gilpin Unowned
Lonnie Farmer W.E.B. DuBois Unowned
Eve Annenberg Susan Glaspell Unowned
Nicholas Dorr Jig Cook Unowned
Heather Egeli Ida Rauh Unowned
Alexandra Foucard Anita Bush Unowned
Sarah MacDonnell Christine Ell Unowned
Daniel Washington Paul Robeson Unowned
Tim Misuradze James Light Unowned
Michael James Dreyer Witch Doctor Unowned
David Bishop Theatre Patron Unowned
John Clayton Charles Ellis Unowned
Anna McEntee Mary Blair Unowned
Adrienne Earle Pender Lincoln's Maid Susan Unowned
Janey David Lounge Singer Unowned
Ian Bowater George Hunterfield Unowned
Charles Daniel Boxing Trainer Unowned
Stuard Derick Robert Elwyn Unowned
Larry Mahan Charles' Friend at Speakeasy Unowned
Bryce Egeli Theatre Custodian Unowned
Dave Loving Chauffeur Unowned
Leslie Lobell Society Woman Unowned
Will Oxtoby Cub Reporter Unowned
Kayleigh Brown Minstrel Singer Unowned
Christina Egeli Stage Manager Unowned
Tim Costigan Palace Guard Unowned
Issa Coulibaly Drummer Unowned
Chev Hardy Speakeasy Singer Unowned
James Little Actor at Audition Unowned
Roger A. Chauvette Minstrel Show Caller Unowned
Paul Hickey Usher Unowned
Seneeca Wilson Alma Benjamin Unowned
Fred Biddle Langston Hughes Unowned