Siren of the Tropics Movie Review 1927

In love with a French businessman, West Indies native girl Papitou (Baker) sneaks back to Paris with him--despite his engagement to another woman--but finds her true calling in life as a dancer in music halls. Memorable only as the legendary Baker's film debut, showcasing her stunning dancing abilities. Silent with French soundtrack added.

Distribution

Kino International, 333 W. 39th St., Ste. 503, New York, NY 10018, Phone: (212)629-6880, Toll-free: 800-562-3330, Fax: (212)714-0871, Email: contact@kino.com, URL: http://www.kino.com

Available on DVD
Running time 86 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Dance Fever, Romantic Drama, Silent Films, Paris

Screenplay

Maurice Dekobra

Cast

Josephine Baker, Pierre Batcheff, Georges Melchior, Regina Dalthy, Regina Thomas

Director

Mario Nalpas, Henri Etievant