The Black Emperor of Broadway(2020)NR04/15/2020 (US)1h 35m6.5ShareOverviewThis 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.Arthur EgeliDirectorIan BowaterScreenplayTop Billed CastShaun ParkesCharles S. GilpinJohn HensleyEugene O'NeillNick MoranJasper DeeterLiza WeilAgnes BoultonNija OkoroFlorence GilpinLonnie FarmerW.E.B. DuBoisEve AnnenbergSusan GlaspellNicholas DorrJig CookHeather EgeliIda RauhAlexandra FoucardAnita BushSarah MacDonnellChristine EllDaniel WashingtonPaul RobesonTim MisuradzeJames LightMichael James DreyerWitch DoctorDavid BishopTheatre PatronJohn ClaytonCharles EllisAnna McEnteeMary BlairAdrienne Earle PenderLincoln's Maid SusanJaney DavidLounge SingerIan BowaterGeorge HunterfieldWhere to WatchStreamRentBuyPowered by JustWatchPopularity TrendLast 30 DaysThis chart shows the popularity trend over the past 30 days.MediaVideos (1)Backdrops (0)Posters (2)The Black Emperor of Broadway Trailer (short version)TrailerRecommendations86%Schindler's List81%Joker87%The Shawshank Redemption87%The Godfather82%Green Book85%Pulp Fiction85%Parasite83%Apocalypse Now75%The Two Popes77%Marriage Story81%Dune: Part Two85%The Dark Knight74%Captain America: Civil War82%Top Gun: Maverick84%The Empire Strikes Back81%The Father80%The Wolf of Wall Street74%Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood76%The Irishman84%Life Is BeautifulPrevious slideNext slide