The Emperor Jones (1955)
- Directed by
- Fielder Cook
- Country
- United States
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
How it feels
A black man rises to power on a Caribbean island and declares himself emperor. His rule becomes tyrannical and he faces rebellion from his own people.
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What happens
"The Emperor Jones" is a television play episode of the American television anthology series Kraft Television Theatre. It was directed by Fielder Cook, starred Ossie Davis in the title role and aired on 23 February 1955. O'Neill's play opened on Broadway, New York City, New York, USA at the Neighborhood Playhouse on 1 November 1920 and ran for 204 performances. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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