The Black Man Who Had a White Soul (1927)

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.

• Release Date: 1927-04-28
• Runtime: 1h 28min
• Production Company: Production Francaise Cinematographique
• Production Country: Spain, France
• Director: Benito Perojo