The Emperor Jones
Movie
1933
1 HOUR 20 MINS
Drama
Fugitive railroad porter becomes king of the Caribbean island.
Cast & Crew
Paul Robeson Brutus Jones
Dudley Digges Smithers
Frank Wilson Jeff
Fredi Washington Undine
Ruby Elzy Dolly
George Stamper Lem
Blueboy O'Connor Treasurer (uncredited)
Brandon Evans Carrington (uncredited)
Taylor Gordon Stick-man (uncredited)
Dudley Murphy Director
Eugene O'Neill Writer (Play)
DuBose Heyward Writer (Screenplay)
Gifford Cochran Producer
John Krimsky Producer
Frank Tours Original Music
Rosamond Johnson Original Music
Allie Wrubel Original Music
W.C. Handy Non-Original Music
Ernest Haller Cinematography
Grant Whytock Film Editing
Herman Rosse Art Director
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