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