The Black Man Who Had a White Soul
El negro que tenía el alma blanca
Synopsis
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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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Benito Perojo
- Screenplay & Story
- Benito Perojo, Alberto S. Insúa
- Original Title
- El negro que tenía el alma blanca
- Country of Origin
- Spain, France
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Production Francaise Cinematographique, Goya Producciones Cinematográficas S.A.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Benito Perojo
Benito Perojo, Alberto S. Insúa
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Benito Perojo
Director
Benito Perojo
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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 principal cast of The Black Man Who Had a White Soul includes Valentín Parera, Concha Piquer, José Aguëras, Joaquín Carrasco, Marguerite de Morlaye.
When was The Black Man Who Had a White Soul released and how long is it?
The Black Man Who Had a White Soul was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Is The Black Man Who Had a White Soul based on a book or true story?
The Black Man Who Had a White Soul is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alberto S. Insúa".