The Emperor Jones (1955 film)

The Emperor Jones
Genre Drama
Written by Eugene O'Neill (play)
Starring Ossie Davis
Rex Ingram
Country of origin  United States
Original language(s) English
Production
Running time 60 minutes
Production company(s) ABC
Release
Original release 23 February 1955
"The Emperor Jones"
Kraft Television Theatre episode
Episode no. Season 8
Episode 22
Production code 404
Original air date 23 February 1955
Episode chronology

The Emperor Jones is a 1955 film adaptation of the Eugene O'Neill play of the same title produced by the Kraft Television Theatre anthology series starring Ossie Davis in the title role.

Eugene 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.[1]

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