The Black Man Who Had a White Soul

The Black Man Who Had a White Soul

1927
1h 28min

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.

The Black Man Who Had a White Soul

Storyline

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.
    Released
    28 April 1927
    Runtime
    1h 28min
    Director
    Genre
    Status
    Released
    Language
    Spanish
    Production
    Production Francaise Cinematographique, Goya Producciones Cinematográficas S.A.
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