The Black Man Who Had a White Soul - 1927

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.

88min
1927
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating6.7/10

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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: 88min

Extra details

Original Title: El negro que tenía el alma blanca
Original Language: Spanish; Castilian
Directed By: Benito Perojo
Production Companies
Production Francaise CinematographiqueGoya Producciones Cinematográficas S.A.