
Movie
The Black Emperor of Broadway
6.5(2)20201h 35m
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.
- Director
- Arthur Egeli
- Writers
- Ian Bowater
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Cast

Shaun Parkes
Charles S. Gilpin

John Hensley
Eugene O'Neill

Nick Moran
Jasper Deeter

Liza Weil
Agnes Boulton

Nija Okoro
Florence Gilpin

Lonnie Farmer
W.E.B. DuBois
Eve Annenberg
Susan Glaspell
Nicholas Dorr
Jig Cook
Heather Egeli
Ida Rauh
Alexandra Foucard
Anita Bush

Sarah MacDonnell
Christine Ell

Daniel Washington
Paul Robeson

Tim Misuradze
James Light
Michael James Dreyer
Witch Doctor
David Bishop
Theatre Patron
John Clayton
Charles Ellis
Anna McEntee
Mary Blair
Adrienne Earle Pender
Lincoln's Maid Susan
Janey David
Lounge Singer
Ian Bowater
George Hunterfield
Charles Daniel
Boxing Trainer
Stuard Derick
Robert Elwyn

Larry Mahan
Charles' Friend at Speakeasy
Bryce Egeli
Theatre Custodian
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Crew
Directing
- Arthur EgeliDirector
Writing
- Ian BowaterScreenplay
Production
- Heather EgeliProducer
- Judith RichlandCo-Producer
- Mary Jo SlaterCasting
Editing
- Phil NordenEditor
Sound
- Jason SolowskyMusic
Art
- Kevin CotterProduction Design
Costume & Make-Up
- Seneeca WilsonCostume Design
Crew
- Jonathan MariandeCinematography