The Black Man Who Had a White Soul
movie
Released April 28, 1927
Genres:
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.
Runtime
1h 28m
Origin Country
Spain
Original Language
Spanish
Original Title
El negro que tenía el alma blanca
Status
Released
Production Countries
- Spain
- France
Spoken Languages
- No Language (No Language)
- Español (Spanish)
Production Companies
- no logo available
Production Francaise Cinematographique
Spain
- no logo available
Goya Producciones Cinematográficas S.A.
Spain
