The Black Man Who Had a White Soul (El negro que tenía el alma blanca) 97 years old

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.

Credits

The Black Man Who Had a White Soul Cast

Name Character
Concha Piquer She was 18, 82 years old when she died

The Black Man Who Had a White Soul Crew

Name Department
Alberto S. Insúa as Novel. Writing
Benito Perojo as Director. He was 32 (80) years old when He died Directing
Benito Perojo as Writer. He was 32 (80) years old when He died Writing
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The Black Man Who Had a White Soul (97 years)

  • Release day: Thursday, April 28, 1927
  • Runtime: 88 minutes