The Black Man Who Had a White Soul

The Black Man Who Had a White Soul

1927 · 88 min · ★ 6.0 · Drama

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.

Directed by Benito Perojo · Written by Benito Perojo

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