The Black Emperor of Broadway
-
- HD
- CC
-
- Drama
- 1 Hour 38 Minutes
-
Based on a true story, Charles S. Gilpin was the first African-American to star in a leading role in a stage play 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 which ultimately lead to parting ways, though his acclaimed performance has changed Broadway forever.
-
- Rent $4.99
- Buy $9.99
Based on a true story, Charles S. Gilpin was the first African-American to star in a leading role in a stage play 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 which ultimately lead to parting ways, though his acclaimed performance has changed Broadway forever.
-
- Rent $4.99
- Buy $9.99
Trailers
Cast & Crew
Information
- Studio
- Egeli Productions
- Genre
- Drama
- Released
- Copyright
- © 2020 Provincetown Films, Llc
Languages
- Primary
- English (Stereo, Dolby 5.1)
Accessibility
- CC
- Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.