Item details: The black emperor of Broadway - 48310243

The black emperor of Broadway

moving image The black emperor of Broadway

Summary: Based on a true story, Charles S. Gilpin was the first African-American to star in a leading role in a stage play during a time where roles of color were previously played by white men in blackface. As Gilpin rose to fame and recognition, tensions... Read more

Format: moving image

Description: 1 videodisc (97 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Publisher: 2020

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Gilpin, Charles S. (Charles Sidney) 1878-1930 Drama Actors New York (State) New York Drama Broadway (New York, N.Y.) History 19th century Drama Gilpin, Charles S. (Charles Sidney) 1878-1930 Actors New York (State) New York New York (State) New York Broadway

Egeli, Arthur Bjorn Parkes, Shaun Hensley, John Moran, Nick Weil, Liza Vision Films (Marina del Rey, Calif.) Gilpin, Charles S. (Charles Sidney) Gilpin, Charles S. (Charles Sidney)

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