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  1. Sep 15, 2020 · The Black Emperor of Broadway: Directed by Arthur Egeli. With Shaun Parkes, John Hensley, Nick Moran, Liza Weil. 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".

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    • Drama
    • Arthur Egeli
    • 2020-09-15
  2. Based on a true story, Charles S. Gilpin was the first Black actor to star in a leading role on Broadway during a time where roles of color were previously played by white men in blackface. As Gilpin rose to fame and recognition, tensions were high between he and playwright Eugene O’Neill, one of the Founders of the Provincetown Players ...

  3. Synopsis Charles S. Gilpin becomes the first African American actor on Broadway when he lands the lead role in Eugene O'Neill's "The Emperor Jones." Director Arthur Egeli

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    • Arthur Egeli
    • Biography, History, Drama
    • Shaun Parkes
  4. The Black Emperor of Broadway. Based on a true story, Charles S. Gilpin was the first African-American in a leading role in a stage play during a time where roles of color were previously played by white men in blackface.

  5. Apr 15, 2020 · 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.

  6. 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.

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