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The Black Emperor of Broadway

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The Black Emperor of Broadway

3.4

(36)

Rating

NRT

Duration

1h 39m

Year

2020

Language

English

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Charles S. Gilpin made history as the first African-American dramatic star in a lead role in a Eugene O'Neill stage play during a time where roles of color were previously played by white men in blackface, paving the way for change.

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Drama

Extended Details

Closed CaptionsEnglish

Artists

Arthur EgeliDirector

Shaun ParkesActor

John HensleyActor

Nick MoranActor