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The Black Man Who Had a White Soul

Original title: El negro que tenía el alma blanca

6.0/ 10IMDb6.66
19271h 28m

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.

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Writers
Benito Perojo, Alberto S. Insúa
Production
Production Francaise Cinematographique, Goya Producciones Cinematográficas S.A.

Frequently asked questions

What is The Black Man Who Had a White Soul rated?

The Black Man Who Had a White Soul has an audience rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 6 votes.

Who directed The Black Man Who Had a White Soul?

The Black Man Who Had a White Soul was directed by Benito Perojo.

When was The Black Man Who Had a White Soul released?

The Black Man Who Had a White Soul was released in 1927.