The Black Emperor of Broadway

Egeli, Arthur, (film director.). Hensley, John, (actor.). Weil, Liza, (actor.). Moran, Nick, (actor.). Parkes, Shaun, (actor.). Vision Films (Firm), (Distributor). Kanopy (Firm), (Distributor).

Summary: 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.

Record details

Physical Description: 1 online resource (streaming video file) (98 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
remote
Publisher: Vision Films, 2020.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Title from title frames. Film In Process Record.
Participant or Performer Note:	John Hensley, Liza Weil, Nick Moran, Shaun Parkes
Date/Time and Place of an Event Note:	Originally produced by Vision Films in 2020.
System Details Note:	Mode of access: World Wide Web.