Emperor Jones

Name: Emperor Jones
Released: 1933-09-29
Rating: 5.625

5.6/10 (28)

·1933· 73 min

Director: Dudley Murphy

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

Unscrupulously ambitious, Brutus Jones escapes from jail after killing a guard and, through bluff and bravado, finds himself the emperor of a Caribbean island.

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Cast

Paul Robeson

Brutus Jones

Dudley Digges

Smithers

Frank H. Wilson

Jeff

Fredi Washington

Undine

Ruby Elzy

Dolly

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George Haymid Stamper

Lem

Billie Holiday

Extra in Nightclub Scene

Moms Mabley

Marcella

Rex Ingram

Court Crier

Harold Nicholas

Young Tap Dancer

In brief

Emperor Jones (1933) is a drama, music film. With an average rating of 5.6/10 from 28 votes, viewer opinions are mixed. The film runs 1h 13min. You can stream it on: fuboTV, HBO Max Amazon Channel, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, Criterion Channel, MGM Plus, IndieFlix, HBO Max, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Emperor Jones online?

Emperor Jones is available on the following streaming services: fuboTV, HBO Max Amazon Channel, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, Criterion Channel, MGM Plus, IndieFlix, HBO Max, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is Emperor Jones?

Emperor Jones runs 73 minutes (1h 13min).

What rating does Emperor Jones have?

Emperor Jones has an average rating of 5.6/10 based on 28 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is Emperor Jones from?

Emperor Jones was released in 1933.