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EMPEROR JONES, THE (1933)

EMPEROR JONES, THE (1933)

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

The murderous Brutus Jones escapes from jail and bluffs his way to becoming the emperor of a Caribbean island. Based on Eugene O'Neill's Expressionistic play, the film stars Paul Robeson in the role he played on the Broadway stage. Brutus Jones is an unforgettable character, and The Emperor Jones is an American classic!

Special Features and Technical Specs:

  • NEW RESTORATION OF THE FILM
  • Bonus Film: The Tallest Tree in Our Forest - documentary on Paul Robeson
  • Audio commentary by Karen Burroughs Hannsberry
  • Full color inserted booklet with original essay by Karen Burroughs Hannsberry
  • Limited Edition packaging
  • Optional English subtitles for the main feature

2025-02-25

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