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

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The black emperor of Broadway

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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 were high between him and playwright Eugene O'Neill which ultimately lead to parting ways, though his acclaimed performance has changed Broadway...

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: 2020

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1 available in Drama DVDs, Call number: DVD DRAMA BLA

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