Emperor Jones

GIN...GALS...DICE AND MURDER MADE HIM A FUGITIVE IN THE NIGHT! BUT MORNING FOUND HIM A KING!

⭐ 5.5 /10 25 votes

September 29, 1933 1h 13m Released

Drama Music

Storyline

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

Key Information

                                        Director
                                        Dudley Murphy
                                    

                                        Writers
                                        Eugene O'Neill, DuBose Heyward
                                    

                                    Studio
                                    John Krimsky and Gifford Cochran Inc.
                                

                                    Rating
                                    5.5/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

                                    Budget
                                    $263,000
                                

Cast & Crew

Paul Robeson

Brutus Jones

Dudley Digges

Smithers

Frank H. Wilson

Jeff

Fredi Washington

Undine

Ruby Elzy

Dolly

George Haymid Stamper

Lem

Billie Holiday

Extra in Nightclub Scene

Moms Mabley

Marcella

Rex Ingram

Court Crier

Harold Nicholas

Young Tap Dancer

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Emperor Jones released?

Emperor Jones was released on September 29, 1933.

How long is Emperor Jones?

The runtime of Emperor Jones is 1h 13m.

What genre is Emperor Jones?

Emperor Jones is a Drama, Music movie.

What is the rating of Emperor Jones?

Emperor Jones has a rating of 5.5 out of 10 on TMDB.

Where can I watch Emperor Jones?

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Who directed Emperor Jones?

Emperor Jones was directed by Dudley Murphy.

Who stars in Emperor Jones?

The main cast of Emperor Jones includes Paul Robeson, Dudley Digges, Frank H. Wilson.

What language is Emperor Jones in?

Emperor Jones is originally in English.