The Emperor Jones (1955 film)

The Emperor Jones is a 1955 film adaptation of the 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
GenreDrama
Written byEugene O'Neill (play)
Directed byFielder Cook
StarringOssie Davis
Rex Ingram
Country of origin United States
Original language(s)English
Production
Running time60 minutes
Production company(s)ABC
Release
Original release23 February 1955
"The Emperor Jones"
Kraft Television Theatre episode
Episode no.Season 8
Episode 22
Production code404
Original air date23 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.

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