Movie

Emperor Jones

“GIN...GALS...DICE AND MURDER MADE HIM A FUGITIVE IN THE NIGHT! BUT MORNING FOUND HIM A KING!”

★ 5.6(27)19331h 13m

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Good to know

Director: Dudley Murphy
Release date: 1933-09-29
Runtime: 1h 13m
Language: English
Budget: $263,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: John Krimsky and Gifford Cochran Inc.

About Emperor Jones

Emperor Jones is a 1933 movie in the Drama and Music genres, directed by Dudley Murphy, starring Paul Robeson, Dudley Digges and Frank H. Wilson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 13 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.6/10 from 27 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Emperor Jones in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Paul Robeson

Brutus Jones

Dudley Digges

Smithers

Frank H. Wilson

Jeff

Fredi Washington

Undine

Ruby Elzy

Dolly

George Haymid Stamper

Lem

Billie Holiday

Extra in Nightclub Scene

Moms Mabley

Marcella

Rex Ingram

Court Crier

Harold Nicholas

Young Tap Dancer

Themes & keywords

islandescapepre-codecaribbean sea

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Emperor Jones in Mexico?+

Emperor Jones is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Emperor Jones on Netflix?+

Emperor Jones is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Emperor Jones?+

Emperor Jones has a runtime of 1 hour 13 minutes (73 minutes).

Who stars in Emperor Jones?+

Emperor Jones stars Paul Robeson, Dudley Digges, Frank H. Wilson, Fredi Washington and Ruby Elzy.

When did Emperor Jones come out?+

Emperor Jones is a 1933 movie directed by Dudley Murphy.

What genre is Emperor Jones?+

Emperor Jones is Drama and Music film.

Who directed Emperor Jones?+

Emperor Jones was directed by Dudley Murphy.