Project Hail Mary
2026 · Science fiction · Adventure
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Film / 2020
The Black Emperor of Broadway
Directed by
Arthur Egeli
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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Cast
Shaun ParkesCharles S. Gilpin
John HensleyEugene O'Neill
Nick MoranJasper Deeter
Liza WeilAgnes Boulton
Nija OkoroFlorence Gilpin
Lonnie FarmerW.E.B. DuBois
Eve AnnenbergSusan Glaspell
Nicholas DorrJig Cook
Heather EgeliIda Rauh
Alexandra FoucardAnita Bush
Sarah MacDonnellChristine Ell
Daniel WashingtonPaul Robeson
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Tim MisuradzeJames Light
Michael James DreyerWitch Doctor
David BishopTheatre Patron
John ClaytonCharles Ellis
Anna McEnteeMary Blair
Adrienne Earle PenderLincoln's Maid Susan
Janey DavidLounge Singer
Ian BowaterGeorge Hunterfield
Charles DanielBoxing Trainer
Stuard DerickRobert Elwyn
Larry MahanCharles' Friend at Speakeasy
Bryce EgeliTheatre Custodian
Dave LovingChauffeur
Leslie LobellSociety Woman
Will OxtobyCub Reporter
Kayleigh BrownMinstrel Singer
Christina EgeliStage Manager
Tim CostiganPalace Guard
Issa CoulibalyDrummer
Chev HardySpeakeasy Singer
James LittleActor at Audition
Roger A. ChauvetteMinstrel Show Caller
Paul HickeyUsher
Seneeca WilsonAlma Benjamin
Fred BiddleLangston Hughes
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