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"The Emperor Jones" | |
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Kraft Television Theatre episode | |
Episode no. | Season 8 Episode 22 |
Directed by | Fielder Cook |
Based on | The Emperor Jones 1920 play by Eugene O'Neill |
Production code | 404 |
Original air date | 23 February 1955 |
"The Emperor Jones" is a television play episode of the American television anthology series Kraft Television Theatre. It was directed by Fielder Cook,[1] starred Ossie Davis in the title role and aired on 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.