The Emperor Jones (1955 film)
The Emperor Jones is a 1955 film adaptation of the 1920 Eugene O'Neill play of the same title produced for the Kraft Television Theatre anthology series. It was directed by Fielder Cook[1] and starred Ossie Davis in the title role.
| The Emperor Jones | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama |
| Written by | Eugene O'Neill (play) |
| Directed by | Fielder Cook |
| Starring | Ossie Davis Rex Ingram |
| Country of origin |  United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Running time | 60 minutes |
| Production company | 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 |
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.
See also
References
- Roberts, Jerry (5 June 2009). Encyclopedia of Television Film Directors. ISBN 9780810863781.
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