The Josephine Baker Story

The Josephine Baker Story (1991)

March 16th, 19912h 10min

Drama, History, Music, TV Movie
65%

Overview

Biography of the African-American who became a major performer in the Paris cabarets of the 1920s and 1930s. The film follows her life beginning as a struggling performer in 1917 St. Louis, her frustrations leading to her move to France, and follows to her death in 1975. Written by John Sacksteder


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