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