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The Emperor Jones
Running Time: 72 min.
Produced By: / United Artists
Release By: United Artists

Summary:
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 Washington... Full Summary >>

Cast and Crew: Paul Robeson (Brutus Jones) Dudley Digges (Smithers) Frank Wilson (Jeff) Fredi Washington (Undine) All Cast & Crew >> Review: With his overpowering charisma and deep, captivating voice, Paul Robeson leaves a haunting impression as the conniving, power-mad Brutus Jones in this film adaptation of the Eugene O'Neill play. While African-American critics of the day condemned the ... Continue >>

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