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Emperor Jones (1933)

Movie ★ 5.6 73 min

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.

Dudley Murphy Director

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Quick facts

Released
September 29, 1933
Runtime
73 min
Budget
$263,000
IMDb
tt0023985
Language
Studio
John Krimsky and Gifford Cochran Inc.

Themes

Cast

Paul Robeson Paul Robeson Brutus Jones Dudley Digges Dudley Digges Smithers Frank H. Wilson Frank H. Wilson Jeff Fredi Washington Fredi Washington Undine Ruby Elzy Ruby Elzy Dolly George Haymid Stamper Lem Billie Holiday Billie Holiday Extra in Nightclub Scene Moms Mabley Moms Mabley Marcella Rex Ingram Rex Ingram Court Crier Harold Nicholas Harold Nicholas Young Tap Dancer

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Frequently asked questions

What is Emperor Jones about?
Unscrupulously ambitious, Brutus Jones escapes from jail after killing a guard and, through bluff and bravado, finds himself the emperor of a Caribbean island.
Who directed Emperor Jones?
Emperor Jones was directed by Dudley Murphy.
Who stars in Emperor Jones?
Emperor Jones stars Paul Robeson, Dudley Digges, Frank H. Wilson, Fredi Washington.
When was Emperor Jones released?
Emperor Jones is a 1933 drama, music film.
Where can I watch Emperor Jones?
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