The Black Man Who Had a White Soul
Pedro (played by a white actor in blackface), a son of a former slave, leaves Cuba (where he was being mistreated for being black) to seek his fortune in Paris. While working as a bellboy at a dance club, his dancing prowess is discovered and then he goes to become a famous dancer of the Charleston in the city. He falls in love with his dancing partner, who could not stand the thought of marrying him because of his skin color.
Cast: Valentín Parera, Concha Piquer, José Aguëras
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The Black Man Who Had a White Soul
Pedro (played by a white actor in blackface), a son of a former slave, leaves Cuba (where he was being mistreated for being black) to seek his fortune in Paris. While working as a bellboy at a dance club, his dancing prowess is discovered and then he goes to become a famous dancer of the Charleston in the city. He falls in love with his dancing partner, who could not stand the thought of marrying him because of his skin color.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Benito Perojo
- Cast
- Valentín Parera, Concha Piquer, José Aguëras, Joaquín Carrasco, Marguerite de Morlaye, Andrews Engelmann
- Studio
- Production Francaise Cinematographique, Goya Producciones Cinematográficas S.A.
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
No Language
Where to watch
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