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Film · 1927 · 1h 28m

The Black Man Who Had a White Soul

El negro que tenía el alma blanca

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Synopsis

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.

Details

Director
Benito Perojo
Release
April 28, 1927
Status
Released
Country
Spain, France
Network
Production Francaise Cinematographique
Runtime
1h 28m

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