The Emperor Jones (Kraft Television Theatre)

"The Emperor Jones"
Kraft Television Theatre episode
Episode no.Season 8
Episode 22
Directed byFielder Cook
Based onThe Emperor Jones
1920 play
by Eugene O'Neill
Production code404
Original air date23 February 1955 (1955-02-23)
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"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.

  1. ^ Roberts, Jerry (5 June 2009). Encyclopedia of Television Film Directors. ISBN 9780810863781.