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.
Charles S. Gilpin
Eugene O'Neill
Jasper Deeter
Agnes Boulton
Florence Gilpin
W.E.B. DuBois
Susan Glaspell
Jig Cook
Ida Rauh
Anita Bush
Christine Ell
Paul Robeson
James Light
Witch Doctor
Theatre Patron
Charles Ellis
Mary Blair
Lincoln's Maid Susan
Lounge Singer
George Hunterfield
Boxing Trainer
Robert Elwyn
Charles' Friend at Speakeasy
Theatre Custodian
Chauffeur
Society Woman
Cub Reporter
Minstrel Singer
Stage Manager
Palace Guard
Drummer
Speakeasy Singer
Actor at Audition
Minstrel Show Caller
Usher
Alma Benjamin
Langston Hughes
