The Josephine Baker Story
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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- Cast
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The Josephine Baker Story
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Mar 16, 1991
Runtime
2h 10m
Genres
Drama, History, Music
User Score
63%
Original Title
The Josephine Baker Story
Production Companies
HBO Films
Director
Brian Gibson
Description
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
