The Josephine Baker Story
Before Madonna. Before Marilyn. There was Josephine.
5.7
1991
2h 10m
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
Movie Information
Status
Released
Release Date
March 16, 1991
Runtime
2h 10m
Rating
5.7
(14 votes)
Genres
Drama
History
Music
TV Movie
Production Companies
HBO Films
RHI Entertainment
Anglia Television
John Kemeny Productions
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
