Movie Description

El negro que tenía el alma blanca

(1927)

Overview

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.

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Original TitleEl negro que tenía el alma blanca

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1927-04-28

Original LanguageUnknown

Runtime 01h 28m

Production CompaniesProduction Francaise Cinematographique,Goya Producciones Cinematográficas S.A.

Genres

  • Drama