The Black King

"A Riot of Fun"

Jul 9 1932 N/A 1h 12m
Comedy, Drama, Music

A confident and unscrupulous minister begins a 'back to Africa' movement, proclaiming himself Emperor of the United States of Africa.

Plot

Fiery preacher Charcoal Johnson, though no model of sanctity, gains control of a Mississippi Baptist church through personal magnetism; he uses this springboard to organize a 'Back to Africa' movement among his fellow afro-Americans, along the lines of evangelical religion. Weathering accusations of swindling, he emerges as the self-styled (future) Emperor of the United States of Africa. But his tin-plated pomp is threatened by greed, personalities, and practicalities...

Written by

Morris M. Levinson, Donald Heywood

Directed by

Bud Pollard

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Southland Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
69
Average Rating
5 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA