13170_41311_ethel_waters6
1934
Shot of three people in room: Swami Rivers, Waters, and relative, as relative produces letter from Uncle Prisby. Waters says, "Swami, you sure is some mind reader." The relative insists they get busy. Shots of relatives getting ready for millionaire uncle to musical number, "company's coming tonight." Shot transitions to apartment hallway. Uncle Prisby stands next to two policemen who ask him to sign release. CU shot of paper with words, "State Asylum." Uncle Prisby bows goodbye and walks away. Shot of policeman discussing Uncle Prisby. CU shot of same piece of paper with Prisby's signature as "Emperor Jones." Shot of policeman following him. Shot of the entire family dressed-up and waiting in living room. Shot of Prisby walking strangely down corridor and opening door to their apartment. Shot of Prisby inside apartment telling relatives about army being after him and being Emperor Jones. Samson says, "Wait a minute, I don't get this!"