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The Black Emperor of Broadway
The Black Emperor of Broadway

THE BLACK EMPEROR OF BROADWAY

Directed by Arthur Egeli
United States, 2020
Drama, Biography

Synopsis

In 1921, Eugene O"Neill rejects the use of blackface and casts African American actor Charles Gilpin in the lead of his groundbreaking play “Emperor Jones”.

Synopsis

In 1921, Eugene O"Neill rejects the use of blackface and casts African American actor Charles Gilpin in the lead of his groundbreaking play “Emperor Jones”.