Film Masters: First Look at New Restoration of The Emperor Jones
HomeFilm Masters: First Look at New Restoration of The Emperor Jones
Posted February 7, 2025 09:18 PM by Webmaster
Film Masters has provided final details and a promotional video for the new restoration of Dudley Murphy's The Emperor Jones (1933), starring Paul Robeson, Dudley Digges, Frank H. Wilson, Fredi Washington, and Ruby Elzy. The release is scheduled to arrive on the market on February 25.
Description: 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:
Description: 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