Charleston Parade (1927)
Overview
Shot in three days, this surreal, erotic silent short shows a native white girl teaching a futuristic African airman the Charleston dance.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | fr |
| Popularity | 1.205 |
Directed By
Jean Renoir
Crew
Jean Renoir
Clement Doucet
Jean Bachelet
Pierre Lestringuez
André Cerf
Pierre Braunberger
TOP CAST
Catherine Hessling
Parisian savage
Johnny Hudgins
African explorer
André Cerf
Angel
Pierre Lestringuez
Angel
Jean Renoir
Angel
Pierre Braunberger
Angel
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