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The Emperor Jones

58% | Sep 29, 1933 | Drama, Music

Unscrupulously ambitious, Brutus Jones escapes from jail after killing a guard and, through bluff and bravado, finds himself the emperor of a Caribbean island.

Featured Crew

Grant Whytock
Editor
DuBose Heyward
Screenplay

Cast

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Paul Robeson
Brutus Jones
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Dudley Digges
Smithers
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Frank H. Wilson
Jeff (as Frank Wilson)
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Ruby Elzy
Dolly

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