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The Black Man Who Had a White Soul

The Black Man Who Had a White Soul

Original Title: El negro que tenía el alma blanca

19271h 28m

Status

Released

Release

1927

Runtime

1h 28m

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.

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 28m
Apr 28, 1927
Languages
No Language
Production Countries
SpainFrance