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.
Director: Benito Perojo
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date: April 28, 1927
Cast
Screenplay
- Benito Perojo
- Alberto S. Insúa (Novel)
Production: Production Francaise Cinematographique, Goya Producciones Cinematográficas S.A.
Country: Spain, France
Language: No Language, Español
Original Language: es
Themes
Social Commentary and Reflection
Keywords
racism
More Films by Director: Benito Perojo
More Films in Genre: Drama
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, Marguerite de Morlaye, Andrews Engelmann.
- How long is The Black Man Who Had a White Soul?
- The Black Man Who Had a White Soul has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is The Black Man Who Had a White Soul?
- The Black Man Who Had a White Soul is a Drama film.
- Where was The Black Man Who Had a White Soul produced?
- The Black Man Who Had a White Soul was produced in Spain, France.
- What are the themes of The Black Man Who Had a White Soul?
- The themes of The Black Man Who Had a White Soul include: Social Commentary and Reflection.