Emperor Jones(1933)
GIN...GALS...DICE AND MURDER MADE HIM A FUGITIVE IN THE NIGHT! BUT MORNING FOUND HIM A KING!
Emperor Jones Synopsis
Unscrupulously ambitious, Brutus Jones escapes from jail after killing a guard and, through bluff and bravado, finds himself the emperor of a Caribbean island.
Emperor Jones (1933) is a drama and music film directed by Dudley Murphy, released on September 29, 1933 with a runtime of 1h 13m. It stars Paul Robeson, Dudley Digges, Frank H. Wilson and Fredi Washington. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 28 ratings.
- Director:
- Dudley Murphy
- Writers:
- DuBose Heyward, Eugene O'Neill
- Producers:
- John Krimsky, Gifford Cochran
- Cinematographer:
- Ernest Haller
- Composer:
- Frank Tours
- Production:
- John Krimsky and Gifford Cochran Inc.
- Budget:
- $263,000
- Status:
- Released
Emperor Jones (1933) Trailer
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Emperor Jones Cast & Crew
Main cast
Paul Robeson
as Brutus Jones
Dudley Digges
as Smithers
Frank H. Wilson
as Jeff
Fredi Washington
as Undine
Ruby Elzy
as Dolly
- George Haymid Stamper
George Haymid Stamper
as Lem
Billie Holiday
as Extra in Nightclub Scene
Moms Mabley
as Marcella
Rex Ingram
as Court Crier
Harold Nicholas
as Young Tap Dancer
Key crew
Directed by Dudley Murphy, written by DuBose Heyward and Eugene O'Neill, produced by John Krimsky and Gifford Cochran.
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Emperor Jones Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 28 ratings.
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Emperor Jones – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Emperor Jones online?
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Emperor Jones (1933) is available to stream on fuboTV, HBO Max Amazon Channel, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, Criterion Channel, MGM Plus, IndieFlix, HBO Max and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Emperor Jones?
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The main cast of Emperor Jones (1933) includes Paul Robeson, Dudley Digges, Frank H. Wilson, Fredi Washington and Ruby Elzy. The film was directed by Dudley Murphy. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Emperor Jones released?
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Emperor Jones was released on September 29, 1933 and runs for 1h 13m.
Is Emperor Jones worth watching?
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Emperor Jones (1933) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 28 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Emperor Jones?
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Yes. The official Emperor Jones trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.