Originally released as a motion picture in 1927. "The supplemental material on this DVD contains scenes of nudity. Viewer discretion is advised" -- From container. Special features: "Josephine Baker: the performer" (2005, 18 min.) ; "Oh, Papitou": a NY cabaret impresario performs a musical number written for 'Siren of the tropics' ; Josephine at the Folies Bergère: "The fireman of the Folies Bergère," "The Charleston" - song and performance; A Folies Bergère stills gallery ; The memoirs of Josephine Baker includes rare behind-the-scenes video clip and the 'Memoir illustrations: a stills gallery". Joséphine Baker, Pierre Batcheff, Georges Melchior.
Summary:
Papitou is a free-spirited, animal-loving native girl who falls in love with Andre, a sophisticated young man who has been sent to the Parisian Antilles as a prospector. She is unaware that he is betrothed to another, or that his work assignment is actually a perilous ruse concocted by his scheming boss. As the truth becomes known, Papitou finds herself pursuing Andre back to Paris.
Series:
The Josephine Baker collection
OCLC:
(OCoLC)60353157
Locations:
ULAX314 -- Loras College Library (Dubuque)
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.