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The Black Man Who Had a White Soul (1927)

Movie ★ 6.0 88 min

Drama

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.

Benito Perojo Director Benito Perojo Writer

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Quick facts

Released
April 28, 1927
Runtime
88 min
IMDb
tt0018197
Country
,
Studio
Production Francaise Cinematographique, Goya Producciones Cinematográficas S.A.

Themes

Cast

Valentín Parera Valentín Parera Marqués de Arencibia Concha Piquer Concha Piquer José Aguëras Joaquín Carrasco Joaquín Carrasco Marguerite de Morlaye Marguerite de Morlaye Andrews Engelmann Andrews Engelmann Raymond de Sarka

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Black Man Who Had a White Soul about?
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.
Who directed The Black Man Who Had a White Soul?
The Black Man Who Had a White Soul was directed by Benito Perojo.
Who stars in The Black Man Who Had a White Soul?
The Black Man Who Had a White Soul stars Valentín Parera, Concha Piquer, José Aguëras, Joaquín Carrasco.
When was The Black Man Who Had a White Soul released?
The Black Man Who Had a White Soul is a 1927 drama film.
Where can I watch The Black Man Who Had a White Soul?
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