The Emperor Jones

Released on June 25, 1999

Adapted by DuBose Heyward from a Eugene O'Neill play, Emperor Jones is one of Paul Robeson's earliest and most powerful leading roles. Railroad porter Brutus Jones (Robeson) leaves his girlfriend Dolly (Ruby Elzy) in favor of Undine (Fredi ... Read More

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Paul Robeson Brutus Jones

Dudley Digges Smithers

Frank Wilson Jeff

Fredi Washington Undine

Ruby Elzy Dolly

George Haymid Stamper Lem

Jackie Mayble Marcella

Blueboy O'Connor Treasurer

Brandon Evans Carrington

Rex Ingram Court Crier

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