The Black Emperor of Broadway
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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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
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Egeli
- Screenplay & Story
- Ian Bowater
- Original Score
- Jason Solowsky
- Original Title
- The Black Emperor of Broadway
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Egeli
Ian Bowater
Jason Solowsky
Phil Norden
Heather Egeli
Department Leadership Roster
Heather Egeli
Producer
Arthur Egeli
Director
Ian Bowater
Screenplay
Phil Norden
Editor
Kevin Cotter
Production Design
Seneeca Wilson
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Black Emperor of Broadway
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Black Emperor of Broadway about?
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.
Who directed The Black Emperor of Broadway?
The Black Emperor of Broadway was directed by Arthur Egeli.
Who stars in The Black Emperor of Broadway?
The principal cast of The Black Emperor of Broadway includes Shaun Parkes, John Hensley, Nick Moran, Liza Weil, Nija Okoro.
When was The Black Emperor of Broadway released and how long is it?
The Black Emperor of Broadway was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Black Emperor of Broadway?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Black Emperor of Broadway was composed by Jason Solowsky.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Black Emperor of Broadway?
The Black Emperor of Broadway holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).