The Black Man Who Had a White Soul
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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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | El negro que tenía el alma blanca |
| Year | 1927 |
| Country | Spain, France |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Benito Perojo |
| Runtime | 88 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.8/10 (5 votes) |
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The film constructs a poignant drama at the intersection of racial identity, success, and alienation, relying on the popular musical melodrama format of its time. It explores the stark contrast between a dazzling career and personal heartbreak.
What lingers after the final Charleston is a bitter taste of dreams shattered by prejudice. The film remains a fascinating, if problematic, cultural artifact. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Benito Perojo
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Watch as a thoughtful historical document, with an awareness of its era's context.
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